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(Rs.
in Crores except per share data and EBITDA margin)
Turnover EBITDA*
1837
12652
1050
2002
9448
5412
897
5763
8362
3638
3998
4036
3946
5982
994
980
593
752
750
670
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10
Standalone Consol Standalone Consol
EBITDA Margin Profit before Tax**
1157
1176
19%
17%
17%
12%
933
16%
19%
588
17%
19%
18%
16%
748
660
511
601
634
917
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10
EPS** Net Worth

25.61
18.38
23.62
19.25
16.41
19.91
42.82
20.65
43.51
27.59
4716
4283
2572
3859
2168
2219
3572
2393
3718
4770
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10
Book Value per share Market Capitalisation

193.89
176.07
7982
119.52
164.11
100.45
103.11
111.07
152.64
158.96
202.81
3329
5675
4452
6571
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10
Standalone Consol Standalone
* EBITDA excludes other income, foreign exchange losses on borrowings (net), impairment losses, actuarial gains/losses for overseas pension liabilities and restructuring costs.
** 2007-08 figures includes Rs. 487 crores profit on sale of investments.
Revenue Breakup - Standalone Revenue Breakup - Consolidated
Other Income Others Other Income
STPP
Others 4% Soda Ash 8% 2%
STPP 7% 16% Cement 1%
1% 2%
Cement
3% Vacuum Salt Urea
Soda Ash
11% 12%
45%
Urea
20%
Complex Fertilisers
24%
Complex Fertilisers Vacuum Salt
36% 7%
Revenue Breakup Consolidated - Chemicals & Fertilizers Geographical Revenue - Consolidated
America
17%
Fertilizers Africa
41% 2%
Europe
14%
Chemicals Asia
59% 67%
Expenditure Breakup-Standalone Expenditure Breakup - Consolidated

Exceptional Dividend Retention Dividend
Items 4% 3% Exceptional Items Retention
Financial 2%
2% 2% 4%
4%
Financial
Taxes 4%
3%
Taxes
Overheads 3%
8%
Overheads
Distribution 13%
9%
Materials Materials
63% Distribution
Employee 52%
12%
4%
Employee
8%
CORPORATE INFORMATION
Board of Directors Members of the Executive Committee

R. Mukundan Managing Director
Ratan N. Tata Kapil Mehan Executive Director
(Chairman) P. K. Ghose Executive Director & CFO
De Lyle Bloomquist President (Global Chemicals)
R. Gopalakrishnan B. Sudhakar Chief Human Resources Officer
(Vice-Chairman) Dr. Murali Sastry Chief Scientific Officer
Dr. Arup Basu Chief Operating Officer (Chemicals - India)
Nusli N. Wadia Ashvini Hiran Chief Operating Officer (Consumer Products)
Company Secretary
Prasad R. Menon Rajiv Chandan
Registrar & Share Transfer Agent
Nasser Munjee TSR Darashaw Limited
6-10 Haji Moosa Patrawala Industrial Estate,
20, Dr. E. Moses Road,
Dr. Yoginder K. Alagh Mahalaxmi, Mumbai 400 011.
Debenture Trustees
Dr. M. S. Ananth IDBI Trusteeship Services Limited
Asian Building, Ground Floor, 17, R Kamani Marg,
Ballard Estate, Mumbai 400 001
Eknath A. Kshirsagar
Axis Trustee Services Limited
Maker Tower ‘F‘, 6th Floor, Cuffe Parade, Colaba,
Dr. Y. S. P. Thorat Mumbai 400 005
Solicitors
R. Mukundan AZB & Partners, Mumbai
Managing Director Mulla & Mulla and Craigie Blunt & Caroe, Mumbai.
Auditors
Kapil Mehan Deloitte Haskins & Sells, Chartered Accountants
Executive Director N. M. Raiji & Co., Chartered Accountants
Works
P. K. Ghose India Overseas
Executive Director & CFO Mithapur, Gujarat Wyoming, USA
Babrala, Dist. Badaun, U.P. Northwich, Cheshire, U.K.
Haldia, West Bengal Magadi, Kenya
Registered Office
Bombay House, Bankers
Bank of America, Bank of Baroda, Citibank N.A., Deutsche Bank,
24, Homi Mody Street,
HDFC Bank Limited, Standard Chartered Bank, State Bank of
Fort, Mumbai 400 001 India, The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd.,
Tel: 022-66658282 ICICI Bank Ltd., Axis Bank Ltd., Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd., DBS
Bank.
Fax: 022-66658143
Visit us at: www.tatachemicals.com Company Identification No.
CIN L24239MH1939PLC002893
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Contents
Page No. Page No.
Notice 1 Consolidated Financial Statements
Directors’ Report 6 - Auditors’ Report 95
Management Discussion and Analysis 18 - Balance Sheet 96
Corporate Governance Report 38 - Profit & Loss Account 97
Auditors’ Report 52 - Cash Flow Statement 98
Balance Sheet 56 - Schedules to the Profit and

Loss Account 100
Profit and Loss Account 57
- Schedules to the Balance Sheet 102
Cash Flow Statement 58
- Notes to Consolidated
Schedules to the Profit and Loss Account 60 Balance Sheet and
Schedules to the Balance Sheet 64
Financial Statistics 126
Notes to the Balance Sheet and
Balance Sheet Abstract and Company’s

General Business Profile 92
Statement pursuant to Section 212

of the Companies Act, 1956 93
Financial Highlights — Last Decade 94
Annual General Meeting : August 09, 2010

Time : 3.00 p.m.
Venue : Birla Matushri Sabhagar,
19, Sir Vithaldas Thackersey Marg, Mumbai - 400 020
BOOK CLOSURE DATES

JULY 06, 2010 — JULY 26, 2010
NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE SEVENTY FIRST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF TATA CHEMICALS LIMITED will
be held on Monday, August 09, 2010 at 3.00 p.m. at Birla Matushri Sabhagar, 19 Sir Vithaldas Thackersey Marg,
Mumbai 400 020, to transact the following businesses: -
1. To receive, consider and adopt the Audited Profit and Loss Account for the year ended March 31, 2010 and the
Balance Sheet as at that date, together with Reports of the Board of Directors and the Auditors thereon.
2. To declare dividend on Ordinary Shares.
3. To appoint a Director in place of Mr. Ratan N. Tata, who retires by rotation and is eligible for re-appointment.
4. To appoint a Director in place of Mr. Nusli N. Wadia, who retires by rotation and is eligible for re-appointment.
5. To appoint a Director in place of Mr. Prasad R. Menon, who retires by rotation and is eligible for re-appointment.
6. To appoint auditors and fix their remuneration.
7. APPOINTMENT OF DR. Y. S. P. THORAT AS A DIRECTOR
To consider and, if thought fit, to pass with or without modification(s), the following resolution as an Ordinary
Resolution:
“RESOLVED THAT Dr. Y. S. P. Thorat , who was appointed by the Board of Directors as an Additional Director of
the Company with effect from January 8, 2010 and who holds office up to the date of the forthcoming Annual
General Meeting of the Company, in terms of Section 260 of the Companies Act, 1956 (“the Act”) and in
respect of whom the Company has received a notice in writing from a Member under Section 257 of the Act,
proposing his candidature for the office of Director of the Company, be and is hereby appointed as a Director
of the Company liable to retire by rotation.”
Notes:
1. The relative Explanatory Statement pursuant to Section 173 of the Companies Act, 1956, in respect of the
business under items 6 & 7 set out above is annexed hereto.
2. A MEMBER ENTITLED TO ATTEND AND VOTE AT THE MEETING IS ENTITLED TO APPOINT A PROXY TO ATTEND
AND VOTE INSTEAD OF HIMSELF AND SUCH PROXY NEED NOT BE A MEMBER OF THE COMPANY. PROXIES, IN
ORDER TO BE EFFECTIVE, MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE COMPANY NOT LESS THAN 48 HOURS BEFORE THE
MEETING.
3. Members / Proxies should bring the enclosed attendance slip duly filled in, for attending the Meeting, along
with the Annual Report.
Book Closure and Dividend:
4. The Register of Members and the Share Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from July 06, 2010
to July 26, 2010, both days inclusive.
5. The dividend, if declared at the Annual General Meeting, will be paid on or after August 10, 2010 to those
persons or their mandates:
(a) whose names appear as Beneficial Owners as at the end of the business hours on July 05, 2010 in the list
of Beneficial Owners to be furnished by National Securities Depository Limited and Central Depository
Services (India) Limited in respect of the shares held in electronic form; and
(b) whose names appear as Members in the Register of Members of the Company on July 05, 2010 after
giving effect to valid share transfers in physical form lodged with the Company / Registrar and Share
Transfer Agents on or before the aforesaid date.
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6. Nomination Facility:
Members holding shares in physical form may obtain the Nomination forms from the Company’s Registrar and
Share Transfer Agents.
Members holding shares in electronic form may obtain the Nomination forms from their respective Deposi-
tory Participants.
7. National Electronic Clearing Service (NECS)
Reserve Bank of India has initiated National Electronic Clearing Service (NECS) for credit of dividend directly to
the bank account of Members.
Members holding shares in dematerialised form are requested to provide their latest bank account details
(Core Banking Solutions enabled account numbers, 9 digit MICR and 11 digit IFS code) with their Depository
Participants.
Members holding shares in Physical Form are requested to provide their latest bank account details
(Core Banking Solutions enabled account numbers, 9 digit MICR and 11 digit IFS code) alongwith their Folio
Number to the Company’s Registrar and Share Transfer Agents, TSR Darashaw Limited.
8. Members holding shares in physical form are requested to consider converting their holdings to dematerialised
form to eliminate all risks associated with physical shares and for ease in portfolio management. Members can
contact the Company’s Registrar and Share Transfer Agents, TSR Darashaw Limited, for assistance in this regard.
9. Unclaimed Dividends:
Transfer to General Revenue Account
Pursuant to Section 205A(5) of the Companies Act, 1956, all unclaimed dividend upto the financial year ended
March 31, 1995 have been transferred to the General Revenue Account of the Central Government. Members,
who have not yet encashed their dividend warrants for the said period, are requested to forward their claims
in Form No. II prescribed under the Companies Unpaid Dividend (Transfer to General Revenue Account of the
Central Government) Rules, 1978 to:
Office of the Registrar of Companies
Central Government Office Building
‘A’ Wing, Second floor,
Next to Reserve Bank of India,
CBD, Belapur 400 614
Transfer to the Investor Education and Protection Fund
Consequent upon amendment to Section 205A of the Companies Act, 1956 and introduction of Section 205C
by the Companies (Amendment) Act, 1999 (“the Act”), the amount of dividend for the subsequent years
remaining unpaid or unclaimed for a period of seven years from the date of transfer to Unpaid Dividend
Account of the Company, shall be transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (the “Fund”) set
up by the Government of India.
Accordingly, the dividend which had remained unpaid / unclaimed from the financial year ended March 31,
1996 to March 31, 2002 have been transferred to the Fund in respect of the Company and that of erstwhile
Hind Lever Chemicals Limited (since merged with the Company effective June 01, 2004), for the financial year
ended December 31, 2002 have been transferred to the Fund.
It may be noted that the unpaid / unclaimed dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2003 in respect of
the Company is due for transfer to the Fund on July 17, 2010 and that of erstwhile Hind Lever Chemicals
Limited, for the financial year ended December 31, 2003, is due for transfer to the Fund on August 12, 2010.
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Members are requested to note that pursuant to Section 205(C) of the Act, no claim shall lie against the
Company or the aforesaid Fund in respect of any amount of dividend remaining unclaimed / unpaid for a
period of seven years from the dates they became first due for payment. Any person / member who has not
claimed dividend in respect of the financial year ended March 31, 2003 or any year thereafter is requested to
approach the Company / Registrar and Share Transfer Agents of the Company for claiming the same.
In respect of other matters pertaining to bank details, NECS mandates, ECS mandates, nomination, power of
attorney, change in name / address etc., the members are requested to approach the Company’s Registrar and
Share Transfer Agents, in case of shares held in physical form and the respective Depository Participants, in
case of shares held in electronic form. In all correspondence with the Company / Registrars and Share Transfer
Agents, members are requested to quote their account / folio numbers or DP ID and Client ID for physical or
electronic holdings respectively.
10. E-mail Address:
In order to communicate the important and relevant information and event to the members, including quarterly
results in cost efficient manner, the members are encouraged to register their e-mail addresses with the
Registrar & Share Transfer Agents (R&T) in case of shares held in physical form and with their respective
Depository Participants (DP) in case of demat holdings.
11. A member desirous of getting any information on the accounts or operations of the Company is required to
forward his / her queries to the Company at least seven days prior to the meeting so that the required
information can be made available at the Meeting.
By Order of the Board of Directors
Rajiv Chandan
Company Secretary & Head- Legal
Mumbai
May 24, 2010
Registered Office:
Bombay House
24, Homi Mody Street, Fort,
Mumbai 400 001
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EXPLANATORY STATEMENT
The following Explanatory Statement sets out all material facts relating to the businesses mentioned under Item
Nos. 6 & 7 of the accompanying Notice dated May 24, 2010.
Item No. 6:
The Shareholders at the meeting held on July 30, 2009, had appointed M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells and
M/s. N. M. Raiji & Co., Chartered Accountants as the Statutory Auditors of the Company to hold office from the
conclusion of the meeting held on July 30, 2009 till the conclusion of the ensuing Annual General Meeting for
examining and auditing the Accounts of the Company for the Financial Year 2009-10.
M/s. N. M. Raiji & Co., Chartered Accountants, one of the Statutory Auditors, have informed the Company that they
are not offering for re-appointment as the Satutory Auditors of the Company and hence statuory audit of the
Company, commencing from Financial Year 1st April, 2010 be conducted by M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells, Chartered
Accountants.
M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells, Chartered Accountants, being eligible, offer themselves for re-appointment. It is
proposed to re-appoint them as Statutory Auditors of the Company for the year 2010-11. The Members are
requested to consider their appointment and authorise the Board to fix their remuneration. M/s. Deloitte Haskins &
Sells, Chartered Accountants, have, under Section 224(1B) and Section 226 of the Companies Act, 1956, furnished
certificates of their eligibility for the appointment.
None of the Directors is concerned or interested in Item No. 6 of the Notice.
Item No. 7:
Dr. Y. S. P. Thorat was appointed as an Additional Director by the Board of Directors of the Company, with effect from
January 08, 2010. In accordance with the provisions of Section 260 of the Companies Act, 1956, Dr. Y. S. P. Thorat will
hold office as a Director upto the date of the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The Company has received a Notice
under Section 257 of the Companies Act, 1956 from a member proposing his candidature for the office of Director
of the Company.
Dr. Y.S.P. Thorat holds a Doctorate in Economics and degrees in Political Science and Law. He served Reserve Bank of
India since 1972 to 2003 at various capacities including as Executive Director. He has also served NABARD as
Managing Director from 2004 and appointed as the Chairman of NABARD in 2006 and served the Institution in that
capacity until November 2007. In addition to discharging the duties at NABARD, he was associated at the policy
level with Vaidyanathan Committees on the Short Term & Long Term Cooperative Credit Structure as Member
Secretary, and as Chairman of the Expert Groups on Credit Deposit Ratio and Investment Credit appointed by the
Government of India (GOI) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI) respectively. He was also appointed Chairman, Expert
Group on Sugar Policy constituted by the GOI in 2008. Presently, he is on the Boards of National Institute of Bank
Management, D.Y.Patil University, Shradha Sahayog Properties & Finance Ltd., Khed Developers Ltd and also Chief
Executive Officer of Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust.
Your Directors are of the view that the Company would be immensely benefited by the wealth of experience and
expert advice of Dr. Y. S. P. Thorat and therefore recommend for approval, the Resolution contained in Item No. 7 of
the Notice convening the Annual General Meeting.
None of the Directors except Dr. Y. S. P. Thorat is concerned or interested in Item No. 7 of the Notice.
By Order of the Board of Directors

Rajiv Chandan
Company Secretary & Head- Legal
Mumbai
May 24, 2010
Registered Office:
Bombay House
24, Homi Mody Street, Fort,
Mumbai 400 001
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Details of the Directors seeking appointment / re-appointment at the Annual General Meeting
(Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement)
Particulars Mr. Ratan N. Tata Mr.Nusli N. Wadia Mr. Prasad R. Menon Dr. Y. S. P. Thorat
Date of Birth 28.12.1937 15.02.1944 23.01.1946 11.11.1947

Date of Appointment 11.04.1983 26.06.1981 30.10.2006 08.01.2010
Qualifications B.Sc, (Architecture) Educated in U.K B.Tech (Chem) IIT, Ph. D- Shivaji
from Cornell University, Kharagpur University,
U.S.A. Completed Degree in
the Advanced Political
Management Program Science,
conductedby Harvard Degree in Law
University.
Expertise in Eminent industrialist Eminent industrialist Wide experience in Wide experience
specific with wide business with rich business Chemicals, Agro- in banking, rural
functional areas experience across variety experience. Chemicals, Paints credit
of industries. and Fertilizer Industry co-operatives,
micro finance.
Directorships in Tata Sons Ltd. The Bombay Dyeing & The Tata Power Khed Developers
other Public Limited Tata Industries Ltd. Mfg. Company Ltd. Company Ltd. Ltd.
Companies* Tata Steel Ltd. Gherzi Eastern Ltd. Tata Projects Ltd. Shradha Sahayog
Tata Motors Ltd. The Bombay Burmah Tata Industries Ltd. Properties &
The Indian Hotels Company Ltd. Trading Corp. Ltd. Tata Ceramics Ltd. Finance Ltd.
The Tata Power Company Ltd. Britannia Industries Ltd. Tata BP Solar India Ltd.
Tata Tea Ltd. Tata Steel Ltd. Tata Industries Ltd
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. Tata Motors Ltd. Nelco Ltd.
Tata Teleservices Ltd. Af-Taab Investment Co.Ltd.
The Bombay Dyeing & North Delhi Power Ltd.
Mfg. Company Ltd. Coastal Gujarat Power Ltd.
Bhira Investments Ltd.
Bhivpuri Investments Ltd.
Membership of NIL NIL Audit Committee NIL
Committees in -Tata Industries Ltd
other Public Limited
Companies (includes
only Audit & Shareholders’/
Investors’ Grievance
Committee)
No. of shares held in
the Company 28,695 NIL NIL NIL
* Note: Excludes Directorships in Private Limited Companies, Foreign Companies and Government Bodies
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DIRECTORS’ REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS
OF TATA CHEMICALS LIMITED
The Directors hereby present their seventy first Annual Report together with the Audited Statement of Accounts
for the year ended March 31, 2010:
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Rupees in crores
Particulars Standalone Consolidated
2009-10 2008-09 2009-10 2008-09
Total Income ................................................................ 5669.47 8525.55 9712.60 12832.61
Profit before Depreciation, Impairment
& Exceptional items ................................................................... 883.60 883.78 1613.07 1551.49
Less : Depreciation and Impairment ................................... 187.19 131.19 481.68 541.86
(Add)/ Less : Exceptional items .............................................. 108.28 92.32 198.49 92.31
Profit before tax .......................................................... 588.13 660.27 932.90 917.32
Tax ................................................................................................... 153.35 208.22 209.32 157.51
Profit after tax ............................................................. 434.78 452.05 723.58 759.81
Minority Interest .......................................................................... - - 131.14 111.71
Share of Profit in Associates ................................................... - - 13.47 -
Profit Attributable to shareholders ..................................... 434.78 452.05 605.91 648.10
Add:
Balance in Profit and Loss Account ..................................... 1733.32 1574.10 2081.15 1728.46
Amount available for Appropriation ........................ 2168.10 2026.15 2687.06 2376.56
Appropriations -
(a) Proposed Dividend ........................................................... 218.93 211.65 218.93 211.65
(b) Tax on Dividend ................................................................. 36.36 35.97 37.11 35.97
(c) General Reserve ................................................................. 43.48 45.21 53.58 45.21
(d) Legal Reserve ...................................................................... - - 2.48 2.58
(e) Balance Carried forward ................................................. 1869.33 1733.32 2374.96 2081.15
2168.10 2026.15 2687.06 2376.56
Exceptional items include notional exchange loss/ (gain) on restatement of long term borrowings and restructuring
cost of overseas operations.
DIVIDEND
For the year under review, the Directors have recommended a dividend of Rs.9.00 per share (Rs. 9.00 per share for the
previous year), on the Equity shares of the Company, aggregating to Rs. 255.29 crores (including Dividend Tax).
PERFORMANCE REVIEW
The year 2009-10 was a very challenging year for the Company, in view of the overall economic downturn during the
year. The Project ADAPT (Action for Downturn Alleviation for Profit in Turbulent Times) initiated by the Company with
objectives of conserving cash, EBITDA improvement and meeting debt covenants was highly successful and delivered
its objectives.
Tata Chemicals Limited’s (TCL or the Company) operation is organized under two segments i.e. Inorganic Chemicals
and Fertilisers. Industrial Chemicals and Consumer Products are part of Inorganic Chemicals segment. Crop Nutrition
and Agri-Business are part of Fertiliser Segment. Performance review of these businesses is as under:
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1. INORGANIC CHEMICALS SEGMENT
1.1 INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS
1.1.1 INDIA OPERATIONS:
During the year, Industrial Chemicals in India achieved sales of Rs.1,307.95 crores compared to sales of
Rs. 1,538.13 crores in the previous year. The year witnessed a drop of 12% in Gross Sales Realisation (GSR) of
Soda Ash (GSR in current year Rs. 13,690/ MT compared to previous year Rs. 15,548/MT), due to downward
price revisions caused mainly by Chinese imports. Despite the severe challenges on the global economic
front, demand for soda ash grew at a robust 8% in India. Significant dumping of soda ash from China
compelled the industry association to seek Government intervention as a result of which safeguard duty
was imposed on imports from China. Sodium bicarbonate continued to experience robust demand and the
year ended with record sales being achieved by TCL.
Soda Ash
Healthy growth of soda ash industry in FY2009-10 was driven by double digit growth of the detergent
segment which is the predominant sector that uses soda ash in India. During the second half of the year,
pipeline inventories in the glass industry were liquidated and demand began to pick up. The sector sent out
mixed signals regarding future prospects; however, overall sentiment leaned towards positive.
While both prices and raw materials costs declined during the year, on balance, the soda ash industry had to
reduce its prices more than the price corrections in their raw materials. We expect this situation to continue
going forward, at least in the near term.
The Company’s domestic production of soda ash for the year under review at 695,721 MT was marginally
higher compared to the previous year. The Company achieved sales of 675,481 MT of soda ash during the
year, which was 0.76% higher than the previous year.
Sodium Bicarbonate
During the year, the Company achieved the highest ever Sodium Bicarbonate production of 71,804 MT
which was 13% higher than in the previous year. Sales at 71,071 MT were 11% higher than the previous year
for a product which till now has been relatively insulated from the slowdown. In Financial Year
2010-11, TCL launched its Alkakarb®, branded bicarbonate in the Indian market, aimed at animal feed
application. Over a period of time, as the domestic market matures and grows, the Company will introduce
all the other brands in its portfolio in India produced in its state-of-the-art plant in the UK.
Cement
TCLs’ cement plant was set up in 1993 to handle solid wastes generated as by-products of soda ash
manufacture. The Company uses technology to separate solid effluents and process them into Ordinary
Portland Cement (OPC) and Masonry Cement. During the year, the cement unit concentrated on establishing
masonry cement in the local market in Gujarat. TCL is the only producer of masonry cement in India. Masonry
cement is used for preparing bricklaying mortars used in home construction. Masonry cement production
will enable the Company to convert its fly ash (generated in the power plant) into a useful building material.
Production and sales of cement, including masonry cement, during the year is 453,901 MT and 448,685 MT
respectively, as against 405,325 MT and 390,340 MT in the previous year.
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1.1.2 OVERSEAS OPERATIONS

1.1.2.1 General Chemicals Industrial Products Inc., USA. (GCIP)
During the year, GCIP achieved gross sales of USD 371 million (Rs.1,759.55 crores). Despite the recession in
the US and Canada, volumes and pricing to these markets were only down slightly at 1.62% and1.80%,
respectively, compared to past year. Export volumes started the year at approximately half of historic levels
due to the global economic recession and attempts by Chinese suppliers to increase market share. During
the year, GCIP took advantage of its low global delivered cost position to recapture lost volume in all markets.
As the global economy improved in the second half of the year, GCIP was well positioned to capture the
increased export demand, thus returning to its pre-recession operating rate.
GCIP volumes during the year totaled 2,181,990 MT, 1.62% lower than the previous year total of 2,218,084
MT. Prices fell through the year but began to recover in spot markets, such as Asia, starting in the fourth
quarter of the year.
1.1.2.2 Brunner Mond – Europe
Brunner Mond Europe achieved sales turnover of GBP 177.81million (Rs. 1,343.47 crores) registering a decline
of 6.2% over the previous year. However, there is an increase in EBITDA by 13.3% as compared to previous
year to a record GBP 24.76 million. This was achieved by better value management, reducing our costs with
the closure of Delfzijl Plant and containment of fixed costs in the UK.
Soda Ash
Soda ash production in UK at 825,000 MT was 9% below the prior year record production level. This was
largely due to accommodating the Delfzijl operation as negotiations for closure were carried out and in
addition due to lack of demand. The significant price increases achieved in Europe during 2008-09 were
reversed to a large extent in mainland Europe but only unwound a little in the UK during the past twelve
months. Prices are lower going into 2010 -11 on the back of increased competition.
Sodium Bicarbonate
UK bicarbonate production was 85,700 MT from the two UK factories. This represented an increase in UK
bicarbonate manufacture of 13% as a new plant was brought into operation during the year. Sales were also
a record at just over 90,000 MT. The closure of Delfzijl shifted all demand onto the UK plants. Price and
demand for sodium bicarbonate continues to demonstrate resilience with growing demand and increasing
prices in a difficult environment.
1.1.2.3 Magadi Soda Company, Kenya.
The impact of the global economic downturn coupled with severe competition in its export markets resulted
in total sales value dropping by 30 % from USD 130.9 million (Rs. 602.33 crores) to USD 91.81 million (Rs. 435
crores). This resulted in a lower EBITDA of USD 14.45 million largely due to lower sales revenue, high
production costs and high depreciation costs associated with the new Premium Ash Plant (PAM). Similarly
profit after tax also dropped from USD 0.56 million (Rs. 2.58 crores) to negative USD 9.64 million (Rs.- 45.72
crores).
Although the combined sales of both Standard Ash (SAM) and Premium Ash (PAM) declined only marginally
by 1.5% from 463,000 MT to 456,000 MT, the major adverse impact on the performance of the Company
was caused by significant reduction in soda ash prices in export markets due to a glut in availability of the
product. This situation prevailed mainly in the first 3 quarters of the year. Profitability of the Company was
greatly affected as a result of high fuel and electricity costs, further exacerbated by poor PAM plant utilization.
Going forward however, the Company is very focused on cost reduction and cash conservation measures as
well as raising prices and volume of its products in the export markets.
1.2 CONSUMER PRODUCTS:
1.2.1 Salt and Related Products
Consumer Products demonstrated robust performance during the year 2009-10 by leveraging its distribution
system and strong brand equity.
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Iodized Salt production in Mithapur reached its highest ever level of 592,376 MT in 2009-10, up by 12% from
534,452 MT in 2008-09.
Overall sales grew by 13.35% from 664,523 MT in 2008-09 to 753,255 MT in 2009-10. Tata Salt grew by
10.90% in volumes from 490,025 MT in 2008-09 to 543,441 MT in 2009-10. I-Shakti registered a volume
growth of 24.30% from 151,205 MT in 2008-09 to 187,949 MT in 2009-10. Amongst the major brands, I-
Shakti has now become the most distributed brand after Tata Salt with a reach of 4.56 lacs retail outlets. The
Company’s market share of its salt portfolio has increased to 59% in the National Branded Salt segment, up
from 57% in 2008-09.
I-Shakti Cooking soda sales showed an encouraging growth of 61.68% with sales of 623 MT in 2009-10 as
compared to 385 MT in 2008-09.
Sales turnover of the business grew by 23.62% from Rs. 525.17 crores in 2008-09 to Rs. 649.22 crores in
2009-10.
Consumer Products continues its journey of innovation by new product development through salt variants,
bi-carbonate based products and in other categories which are in various stages of development.
1.2.2 Water Purifier Business
With an objective to reduce the incidence of water borne diseases by making safe drinking water accessible
to all, the Company during the year launched a nanotech water purifier which uses natural materials and
cutting edge nanotechnology under the brand name “Tata Swach”. The key component of the Tata Swach
water purifier is its cartridge, the Tata Swach Bulb. This bulb runs on its unique patented TSRF technology,
around which 14 patents have been filed so far.
The product has been launched in Maharashtra and Karnataka. Initial consumer feedback suggests Tata
Swach has been adopted mostly by non-users, those who couldn’t afford water purifiers earlier mainly due
to affordability reasons. Despite being a lean season for water purifiers, the product has managed to grow
the market and clocked significant volumes within 3 months.
2. FERTILISER SEGMENT
TCL’s presence in Fertiliser Sector comprises of three business units – Crop Nutrition (manufacturer & marketer
of crop nutrients), Agri-business through the Tata Kisan Sansar retail network (one stop farm centers offering
quality agricultural inputs and agri solutions) and a joint venture in Morocco for manufacture of Phosphoric
Acid.
2.1 CROP NUTRITION
Crop Nutrition comprises of sales of Urea, DAP, NPK, SSP manufactured at the Company’s Babrala and Haldia
plants. Additionally, the Company imports and sells MOP and DAP and supplies other crop nutrition products
like Specialty Fertilizers and organic materials. The Crop Nutrition and Agribusiness operations of the
Company achieved a turnover of Rs. 3,543.68 crores during FY 2009-10.
During the year TCL continued its efforts of establishing itself in the deregulated crop nutrients market
while continuing to maintain its position in the core fertiliser business. The business environment was further
shored up with an announcement by the Government of India of policy shift away from product based
subsidy to a nutrient based one effective from April 2010. The Nutrient Based Subsidy scheme is aimed at
improving agricultural productivity, encouraging balanced use of fertilizers and enhancing customization
to suit crop and soil requirements. The business expanded its area of operations to new domestic geographies
like J & K and Maharashtra through its specialty fertilizer range of products.
In order to improve liquidity the business focused on conserving cash through operational initiative was
launched across the length of the Business. The entire sale of bulk fertilizers was done on cash & carry basis
with no discounts and the business also concentrated on improving internal efficiencies to further improve
the cash flow with regard to submission and realization of subsidy claims.
Urea
At Babrala, post debottlenecking, the plant achieved the highest annual Urea production of 1,231,211 MT,
higher by 210,520 MT compared to previous year, including 240,000 MT of neem coated Urea which was
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21% higher than the previous year. TCL urea sales registered a growth of 15% in 2009-10. This helped the
Company to increase the Urea market from 4% (previous year) to 5% in this year. The plant also achieved
highest ever accident free Million Man hours of 11.46.The plant reduced its energy consumption level to
5.17 GCal/MT against 5.33 GCal/MT of the previous year.
DAP / NPK / SSP
The Haldia plant achieved a combined production of 675,996 MT of DAP, NPKs and SSP during the year
2009-10 against last year’s production of 691,848 MT. The sales of DAP, NPKs and SSP were 704,036 MT
against 705,217 MT last year. Sales of phosphatic fertilizer were fractionally lower by 0.16% than the previous
year. Haldia site was awarded 4 Star rating (Score of 89%) by British Safety Council. Operations at Haldia
were adversely affected by political turmoil in the industrial belt for the past 8 months. At the site there was
strike for 34 days in the months of Feb-Mar 2010 due to contract labor unrest.
Imported Products (DAP / MOP)
India augments its domestic requirements by importing more than 25% of its requirement of finished fertiliser.
In order to fulfill the requirements of key fertilizers for its customers, the Company also imported 248,722
MT which was 47% less than the previous year. This reduction in imports was prima facie due to delay by the
Government of India in fixing the price of MOP and lack of clarity on subsidy. The Company was cautious in
its approach in importing during the year.
Specialty Crop Nutrients and Micro-Nutrients
With the focus on expanding the Company’s engagement with the Indian farmer, the Company continued
to expand its offerings to include in addition to its range of specialty fertilizers of Calcium Nitrate, Zinc
Sulphate, Bentonite Sulphur etc, new products like Boron foliar application, Zinc EDTA and Sulphate of Potash.
Sales of specialty products grew by 56% to Rs. 125 crores in the year 2009-10. The Company’s extensive
network of dealers and retailers helped it achieve record sales. The Tata Paras brand continues to enjoy a
very high farmer loyalty.
2.2 TATA KISAN SANSAR (TKS)
Tata Kisan Sansar is a service offering from the Company of agri-inputs and service solutions focused on
improving farm income. The Company is evolving this into a partnership model that co-creates value with
farmers. TKS outlets offer a variety of services and have become a trusted interface, providing a variety of
farming solutions, such as advice on crops, information on weather and market prices, application services
and farming practices, contract farming arrangements and market linkages for agricultural produce. Over
673 TKS outlets are operational in seven states in the Northern and Eastern regions of the country. 2009-10
has been a period of consolidation for the network, stabilizing the supply chain while significantly improving
the value offered through and also improving the look of branded TKS outlets. The sales of Value Added
Offerings (VAO) through the TKS grew to Rs. 122 crores which was 21% higher than previous year.
Several offerings from other Tata Group Companies viz. Rallis, Tata Steel and Tata Agrico are now made
available through TKS outlets strengthening the TATA Brand presence in rural India. At the same time, this
interface has improved engagement with end users and augmented our knowledge and understanding of
the business. Deep insights into the issues and problems of rural India would be extremely helpful in charting
out strategies for the future. This business achieved a turnover of Rs. 212 crores in 2009-10.
2.3 INDO MAROC PHOSPHORE S.A. (IMACID)
The Company holds 1/3rd shareholding in a joint venture in IMACID, a Morocco based company towards
the objective of securitization of Phosphoric acid supply.
Overall performance of IMACID plant operation was satisfactory in the period April-2009 to March-2010.
The cumulative production of Phosphoric acid in this period was 416,947 MT against 277,913 MT of the
previous year. Comprehensive jobs have been planned out in the forthcoming plant turnaround in third
quarter of 2010-11 to remove key weaknesses in the plant by replacing plant and machinery which have
come to the end of their useful life or those equipments which are underperforming.
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3. OTHERS (RALLIS INDIA LIMITED)
During the year Company has acquired 5,362,923 shares of Rallis India Limited (Rallis). By virtue of such
acquisition, the shareholding of the Company in Rallis has gone up to 50.06% and thereby making Rallis as
its subsidiary with effect from 9th November, 2009.
Rallis posted a sales turnover of Rs. 937 crores during the year registering a growth of 3% over the previous
year figure of Rs. 911 crores. Profit before tax was higher by 42% at Rs. 153 crores with the highest ever net
profit of Rs. 101.5 crores which is 41% growth over last year.
4. NEW BUSINESSES
4.1 KHET-SE AGRIPRODUCE INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED – Fresh Produce business
In January 2007, Khet-Se Agriproduce India Private Limited, (Khet-se) a 50:50 joint-venture (JV) between
TCL and Total Produce, Ireland, one of Europe’s largest fresh produce providers, was formed. This JV was
formed with the objective of bridging the gap between producer and end consumer in fresh produce
business, significantly increase efficiencies, improve shelf-life and reduce product loss in the supply chain.
Operations of Khet-Se began in May 2008 with the launch of its first state-of-the-art procurement and
distribution facility for fresh fruits and vegetables at Malerkotla, Punjab.
During the year Khet-se achieved a total distribution of 4077MT against 3660 MT of fresh produce valued at
Rs. 7.17 crores against last year Rs. 3.70 crores. The year 2009-10 has been a positive and fruitful for Khet-Se
in many areas, especially in development of sourcing expertise, creating a Banana brand and building exports
experience for Grapes.
4.2. BIOFUELS
As a part of its Biofuel Research and Development Programme using non conventional raw materials, the
Company has set-up a bio-ethanol test plant of 30 KLPD at Nanded, Maharashtra. The Company is now
setting up second generation Biofuel Research and Development facilities in co-ordination with renowned
Scientific bodies and universities.
SUBSIDIARIES & JOINT VENTURES
Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India has granted approval that the requirement to attach various
documents in respect of subsidiary companies, as set out in sub-section (1) of Section 212 of the Companies Act,
1956, shall not apply to the Company. Accordingly, the Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss Account and other documents
of the subsidiary companies are not being attached with the Balance Sheet of the Company. Financial information of
the subsidiary companies, as required by the said approval, is disclosed in the Annual Report. The Annual Accounts of
these subsidiaries and related detailed information will be made available to any member of the Company/ its
subsidiaries seeking such information at any point of time and are also available for inspection by any member of the
Company/ its subsidiaries at the Registered Office of the Company. The Annual Accounts of the said Subsidiaries will
also be available for inspection, as above, at the Head Offices of the respective subsidiary companies.
The Company has increased its shareholding in Rallis India Limited to 50.06% during the year thereby making Rallis
as its subsidiary with effect from 9th November, 2009.
The Consolidated Financial Statements of subsidiaries and joint-ventures have been prepared in accordance with
Accounting Standards 21 and 27 of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India which forms part of the Annual
Report and are reflected in the Consolidated Accounts of the Company.
Subsidiaries:
The consolidated financial results reflect the operations of following subsidiaries:
• Brunner Mond Group Limited (BMGL), Homefield Pvt. UK Limited, the UK SPV, and its holding company, Homefield
International Pvt. Limited, Mauritius.
• Valley Holding Inc., US, the holding company for General Chemical Industrial Products Inc., US, Gusiute Holdings
(UK) Limited, the UK SPV, Wyoming 2 (Mauritius) Pvt. Limited, Mauritius SPV, and its holding company, Wyoming 1
(Mauritius) Pvt. Limited.
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• Bio Energy Venture-1( Mauritius) Pvt. Limited, its 100% subsidiaries Bio Energy Venture-2 ( Mauritius) Pvt. Limited
and Tata Chemicals Asia Pacific Pte. Limited.
• Rallis India Limited
Joint Ventures:
Indo Maroc Phosphore S.A., (IMACID)
IMACID is a joint-venture company established in Morocco for the purpose of securing supplies of Phosphoric Acid,
in which the Company has a 33.33% shareholding, together with two other equal partners, Chambal Fertilizer Company
Ltd., and OCP, Morocco, who are the world’s largest producers of Phosphoric rock and other phosphatic products.
IMACID is engaged in the manufacture of phosphoric acid. The Company secures phosphoric acid through supply
from IMACID for manufacture of fertilizers. The details of the operations are dealt with in detail, elsewhere in this
report.
Khet-se Agriproduce India Private Limited, (Khetse)
Khetse, a 50 : 50 Joint Venture between the Company and Total Produce, PLC. , Ireland, has been set up for the business
of sourcing and distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables. The details of the operations are dealt with in detail,
elsewhere in this report.
JOil (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (JOil),
JOil, a Jatropha seedling company based in Singapore in which the Company holds 33.78% stake. JOil has been set
up by the Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory Ltd. (TLL), Temasek Life Sciences Ventures Pte. Ltd. (a subsidiary of Temasek
Holdings) and other investors in Singapore. JOil will set up tissue culture labs in various locations, and market Jatropha
seedlings produced by using the micro-propagation technology developed by TLL. Through this JV the Company has
secured exclusive marketing rights for JOil’s Jatropha seedlings in India and East Africa and a preferential price for
seedlings it requires for its own cultivation of Jatropha.
The consolidated financial results reflect the operations of:
• IMACID, to the extent of the Company’s 1/3rd share in the Joint-Venture,
• Khet-se Agriproduce India Private Ltd. to the extent of the Company’s 50% share in the Joint-Venture.
• JOil (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. to the extent of 33.78% share in the Joint-Venture.
• Alcad to the extent of 50% share in the Joint-Venture.
• Kemex B. V. to extent of 49.99% share in the Joint-Venture.
FINANCE
During the year, the Company raised Unsecured Debentures for general corporate purpose with bullet repayment at
the end of 10 years of Rs. 250 crores and repayments at the end of 2 years of Rs. 150 crores. The Company has also
raised an Unsecured Loan (Loan against FCNR- (B) ) of $ 25 million with bullet repayments at the end of 2 years.
During the year the Company and its stepdown UK subsidiary, Homefield Pvt UK Ltd have prepaid a part of the USPP
notes of USD 50 million and consequently Homefield Pvt UK Ltd has raised a loan of USD 44 million which was
backed by a Corporate Guarantee from Tata Chemicals Ltd.
The Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCB), issued in January 2005 amounting to USD 150 million, were converted
to the extent of USD 42.756 million (previous year USD 6.2 million) during the year out of the total outstanding of
USD 43.91 million. The balance of USD 1.15 million was paid on due date of 1st February, 2010.
During the year the balance of Fertilizer bonds of Face Value of Rs. 502.79 crores were sold realising a gain of Rs. 6.37
crores over the marked to market value of last year.
DIRECTORS
Dr. Y.S. P Thorat has been appointed as an Additional Director on the Board with effect from January 8, 2010. He holds
a Doctorate in Economics and degrees in Political Science and Law and served Reserve Bank of India since 1972 to
2003 at various capacities including as Executive Director. He has also served NABARD as Managing Director from
2004 and appointed as the Chairman of NABARD in 2006 and served until November 2007. In accordance with the
provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, resolution seeking approval of the members for his appointment has been
incorporated in the Notice of the ensuing Annual General Meeting and the Explanatory Statement thereto.
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During the year, Mr. Arun Nath Maira ceased to be a Director with effect from July 22, 2009 in view of his appointment
on the Planning Commission. The Board wishes to place on record its appreciation for his valuable contribution
during his association with the Company.
Mr. Ratan N. Tata, Mr. Nusli N. Wadia, Mr. Prasad R. Menon , Directors of the Company, are due for retirement by rotation
and are eligible for re-appointment.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the Management Discussion and Analysis, the Corporate Governance
Report, together with the Auditors’ Certificate on compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance as laid
down, forms part of the Annual Report.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
During the year 2009-10 the Company conducted a Value Engineering exercise with SAP as our partner. This exercise
was conducted across the Company to prepare a three year IT Road map as well as leverage the existing investments
in SAP ECC 6.0. The Company launched a project to unify IT platform across TCL and its subsidiaries to exploit the
advantages offered by a unified IT platform in our improving overall effectiveness and efficiency.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
The Company during the year have won many awards some of which are listed below:
¢ RC 14001- 2005 certification for Urea Business.
¢ TATA SALT ‘Most Trusted Food Brand ‘ in Brand Equity Economic Times Survey 2009.
¢ Bombay Chamber Civic Awards 2008 09 for Sustainable Environmental Initiatives.
¢ Bombay Chamber ‘Good Corporate Citizen Award 2008-09.
¢ ICIS Innovation award 2009 for “Best Innovation in Corporate and Social Responsibility”:
¢ FAI Awards for overall performance of an operating Fertiliser Unit for SSP.
¢ Environmental Protection Award in the SSP fertilizer plants category.
¢ CII-ITC Sustainability Award.
¢ Tata Salt Superbrand Award.
¢ Gujarat Safety Council Award for TCL,Mithapur.
¢ 14 National Awards for excellence in Business Communications at PRCI,ABCI, IDMA,ABBY’S.
CONSERVATION OF ENERGY, TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION, FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO
The information required under Section 217(1)(e) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies (Disclosure
of Particulars in the Report of the Board of Directors) Rules, 1988 is annexed hereto as Annexure ‘A’ and forms part of
this Report.
PARTICULARS OF EMPLOYEES
In terms of the provisions of Section 217(2A) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies( Particulars of
Employees) Rules, 1975 as amended, the names and other particulars of the employees are set out in the Annexure to
the Directors’ Report. However, having regard to the provisions of Section 219 (1)(b)(iv) of the said Act, the Annual
Report excluding the aforesaid information is being sent to all the members of the Company and others entitled
thereto. Any member interested in obtaining such particulars may write to the Company Secretary at the Registered
Office of the Company.
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AUDITORS
M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells and M/S. N. M. Raiji & Co., Chartered Accountants, retire at the ensuing Annual General
Meeting.
M/S. N. M. Raiji & Co., Chartered Accountants, have informed the Company that they are not offering for
re-appointment as the Auditors of the Company. Therefore, it is proposed that the statutory audit of the Company
commencing from Financial Year 1st April, 2010 be conducted by M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells, Chartered Accountants.
M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells, Chartered Accountants, being eligible, offer themselves for reappointment. It is proposed
to re-appoint them as Statutory Auditors of the Company for the year 2010-11. The members are requested to consider
their appointment and authorize the Board of Directors to fix their remuneration.
M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells, Chartered Accountants, have, under Section 224(1B) and Section 226 of the Companies
Act, 1956, furnished certificates of their eligibility for the appointment.
DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT:
Pursuant to Section 217(2AA) of the Companies Act, 1956, the Directors, based on the representations received from
the Operating Management, confirm that:
i) in the preparation of the annual accounts, the applicable accounting standards have been followed and that
there are no material departures;
ii) they have in the selection of the accounting policies, consulted the Statutory Auditors and have applied them
consistently and made judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent so as to give a true and fair
view of the state of affairs of the Company at the end of the financial year viz., March 31, 2010 and of the profit of
the Company for the year ended on that date;
iii) they have taken proper and sufficient care, to the best of their knowledge and ability, for the maintenance of
adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, for safeguarding
the assets of the Company and for preventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities;
iv) they have prepared the annual accounts on a going concern basis.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Directors wish to place on record their appreciation for the continued support and co-operation by Financial
Institutions, Banks, Government authorities and other stakeholders. Your Directors also acknowledge the support
extended by the Company’s Unions and all the employees for their dedicated service.
On behalf of the Board of Directors
RATAN N. TATA
Chairman
Mumbai
Date: May 24, 2010
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ANNEXURE TO THE DIRECTORS’ REPORT
Annexure ‘A’
(UNDER SECTION 217(1)(e) OF THE COMPANIES ACT, 1956)
Disclosures
A. CONSERVATION OF ENERGY
(a) Energy Conservation measures taken:
• Installation of 0.8 MW windmill.
• Reduction of lime in grit through reduction in classifier RPM.
• Change in hydrodynamics of Prelimer to reduce the steam consumption in the distillers.
• Replacement of stack cooler of ammonia still to reduce the heat load across the stack cooler.
• Optimization of seawater consumption in the gas washers of limekiln by replacing inefficient seawater
pump with high efficient pump.
• Optimization of 7 bar plant air usage by arresting leakages in the pipelines, bag filters & using standard
orifices in Macawbers.
• Remodeling of Advanced Process Controller (APC) in Ammonia Plant after debottlenecking gave an overall
energy saving of 0.009 GCal/MT of Urea.
• Remodeling of Advanced Process Controller (APC) in Urea Plant after debottlenecking gave an overall
energy saving of 0.007 GCal/MT of Urea.
• Major inspection (MI) of GT-1 has been carried out, resulted into overall output increased by 3.3% and
overall heat rate reduce by 2.05%.
• Cold insulation on synthesis gas line from chiller to synthesis gas compressor suction to improve Synthesis
Compressor Turbine efficiency.
• Hydrolyser pre heater (E-19 A/B/C) back flushing vent stack in Urea plant modified for ensuring effective
flushing to improve efficiency.
• Predecomposer steam condensate separator (MV-50) condensate outlet connected directly to steam
condensate tank (V-02) in Urea plant to improve Medium Pressure Decomposer (E-10) efficiency.
• Heat Recovery Unit (HRU) capacity increased from 103 T/Hr to 105 T/Hr in Captive Power plant (CPP).
• Mechanical erection of CPP completed and Plant commissioned, under stabilazation.
• Cooling Tower of SAP 2 upgraded.
(b) Additional investments and proposals, if any, being implemented for reduction of energy consumption:
• Installation of PHE for preheating boiler feed water.
• Installation of PHE for DA water cooling for the compressors.
• Installation of bicarb crystallizer for recovering bicarb from mother liquor.
• Replacement of inefficient CO2 compressor with efficient compressor.
• Replacement of inefficient steam tube dryer with efficient dryer.
• Prevacuum separator (MV-29) internal modification to be done to reduce steam consumption in Urea
plant.
• Existing Titanium Urea Stripper replacement to be done with Bi-metallic Urea Stripper in 11 & 21-Urea
Stream to reduce steam consumption in Urea plant.
• Scheme for better utilization of steam from SAP 1 Plant.
• Cold Ammonia line to Horton Sphere to reduce power consumption.
(c) Impact of the measures at (a) and (b) for reduction of energy consumption and consequent impact on the
cost of production:
· Reduction in specific consumption of steam in soda ash.
· Reduction in specific consumption of steam in salt.
· Reduction in green house gas emission.
• Improving energy efficiency of Ammonia Plant by reducing steam consumption.
• Improving energy efficiency of O&U by reducing fuel consumption.
• Improving energy efficiency of Urea Plant by reducing steam consumption.
• Reduction in purchase of electricity.
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(d) Total Energy consumption per unit of production as per Form A:

Form A
The captive Steam Power plant at Mithapur is based on “Total Energy” concept, co-generating steam and power and therefore the
cost of steam and power is shown as a composite number in the following calculation:
POWER AND FUEL CONSUMPTION
1 ELECTRICITY Current Year Previous Year
2009-2010 2008-2009
(a) Purchased
Units (Kwh) 4,13,76,845 4,62,85,196
Total Amount (Rs. Crores) 19.64 22.26
Avg. Rate (Rs./Kwh) 4.75 4.81
(b) Own Generation
(i) Through Diesel Generation (Mwh) - _
Unit per litre of diesel - _
Cost per Unit (Rs.) - _
(ii) Through Power Plant Unit (Mwh) - 1246.60
Cost per Unit (Rs./Kwh) - 20.50
(iii) Through Steam Turbine/Generator Unit (Mwh) 4,39,192 4,14,913
Steam produced (Tonnes) 45,25,372 43,68,070
Total Value of Electricity and Steam produced
(Rs. Crores) 251.41 265.56
(iv) Through Gas Turbine
Units produced (MWh) 1,77,515.00 1,53,503.00
Steam produced (Tonnes) 12,64,928.87 12,39,476.00
Total Value of Electricity and Steam produced
(Rs. Crores) 76.27 176.85
2 Coal (specify quality and where used)
(Mostly imported Coal received from various
sources and “ A” Grade Lignite are used in Boilers)
Quantity (Tonnes) 5,89,458 6,30,311
Total Cost (Rs. Crores) 238.97 251.13
Average Rate (Rs./Tonne) 4,054.10 3,984.30
3 Natural Gas
Purchased (SCM) 24,05,17,785.00 16,63,75,806.00
Average Cost (Rs./SCM) 4.66 4.67
4 RLNG
Purchased (SCM) 2,20,03,596.00 61,21,436.00
Average Cost (Rs./SCM) 12.90 11.33
5 Naphtha
Purchased (KL) 3,867.57 82,734.21
Average Cost (Rs./KL) 17,655.96 26,825.12
6 Furnace Oil
Purchased(KL) 3,115.00 1,717.00
Average Cost (Rs./KL) 25,669..00 31,265.00
7 HSD
Purchased(KL) 412.00 110.00
Average Rate(Rs./KL) 33,902.00 34,215.00
CONSUMPTION PER UNIT OF PRODUCTION
ELECTRICITY (Kwh/MT) STEAM (MT/MT)
Current Year Previous year Current Year Previous year
2009-2010 2008-2009 2009-2010 2008-2009
Soda Ash Light 165.63 161.67 3.60 3.60

Sodium Bicarbonate 54.39 48.34 0.75 0.75
Caustic Soda Evaporated 2914.79 2955.39 2.60 2.60
Vacuum Evaporated Salt 59.65 58.80 2.09 2.09
Cement 145.39 148.59 — —
Urea 60.20 61.39 0.95 0.98
Ammonia 147.54 151.92 0.13 0.40
Sulphuric Acid 58.00 47.00 — —
Phosphoric Acid 468.00 192.00 0.221 —
Sodium Tripolyphosphate 413.00 277.00 1.35 2.12
Diammonium Phosphate 47.00 45.00 0.07 0.08
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CONSUMPTION PER UNIT OF PRODUCTION (contd.)
ELECTRICITY (Kwh/MT) STEAM (MT/MT)
Current Year Previous year Current Year Previous year
2009-2010 2008-2009 2009-2010 2008-2009
NPK Complexes 32.00 29.00 0.04 0.05

Single Super Phosphate 27.00 23.00 — —
Sulphonic Acid — 206.00 — —
Furnace Oil Ltr/Tonne
2009-2010 2008-2009
Sodium Tripolyphosphate 166 149
Diammonium Phosphate 1.04 1
NPK Complexes 2.51 2
B. TECHNOLOGY ABSORPTION
Form B
Research and Development (R&D)
1 Specific areas in which R&D is carried out by the Company
• Optimization of coke size & limestone size in limekiln.
• Optimization of use of sodium sulphide in Absorber.
• Optimization of carbonating tower decomposition efficiency by maintaining brine concentration, cooling water
temperature, CO2 concentration.
• Conversion of soda ash settling ponds into green belts.
• Reduction in ammonia losses in the system.
• Addition of sorbitol to reduce the calcium content in the feed brine.
• Installation of new condenser in salt plant to increase the vacuum in the evaporators.
2. Benefits derived as a result of above R & D
· Decrease in specific consumption of the raw materials & utilities of soda ash.
3. Future plan of action
• Continued R&D efforts to attain objectives of cost reduction, energy conservation, waste
minimization / recycling & reuse, value addition, environmental improvement.
• Installation of additional 0.8 MW wind mill.
• Installation of Bio gas plant to utilize the food waste.
4. Expenditure on R & D 2009-2010 2008-2009
Rs. Crores Rs. Crores
(a) Capital 13.26 2.74
(b) Recurring 14.07 12.10
(c) Total 27.33 14.84
(d) Total R & D expenditure as a percentage of Total Turnover 0.50% 0.17%
Technology Absorption, Adaptation, & Innovation
1. Efforts made towards technology absorption, adaptation & innovation 2 1
2. Benefits derived as a result of the above efforts NA NA
3. Imported technology
(a) Technology imported None None
(b) Year of import NA NA
(c) Has technology been fully absorbed? NA NA
(d) If not fully absorbed, reasons & future course of action
NA NA
C. FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO Current year Previous year

2009-2010 2008-2009
Rs. Crores Rs. Crores
1. Foreign exchange earned
(a) Export of goods on FOB basis 89.63 92.75
(b) Interest Income 1.14 16.66
(c) Dividend 24.04 23.71
2. Outgo of foreign exchange
Value of imports (CIF)
(a) Raw materials and fuels 1712.17 4741.43
(b) Stores, components and spares 9.11 19.78
(c) Capital goods 35.58 79.04
3. Expenditure in foreign currencies 150.18 178.03
4. Remittance of dividends 21.80 26.62
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MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

GLOBAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
The global economy in 2010 is showing signs of gradual recovery from the recession triggered by the bursting of
the financial bubble in late 2008. Slow recovery began in late 2009 and carried on into 2010. A wide range of policy
interventions have supported demand and reduced uncertainty and systemic risk in financial markets. Industrial
production, trade and commodities have recovered substantially from lows reached in 2009. Nevertheless,
international metal, oil and food prices continue to be at below their pre-crisis levels with a resetting of demand at
lower levels. The recovery, therefore, is still tentative and will rely on sustained and coordinated efforts by
governments and institutions in the near future.
Although the US and EU economies declined by 2.4% and 4.1% respectively in 2009 (IMF), a stimulus led recovery
is under way. Substantial macroeconomic stimulus has supported these economies in the face of weak private
demand, large current account deficits and domestic imbalances. The slowdown in global activity also affected
developing countries due to a sudden cut in investment and drop in consumer durable demand. Developing
economies grew by 2.4% in 2009, compared to growth of 6.1% in 2008. Overall, the IMF estimates that the global
economy shrunk by 0.6% in 2009.
While Asian economies were hit strongly in late 2008 by the recession, recovery was rapid. China and India were
the bedrock of this recovery, the former estimated to have grown at 8.7% in 2009. The Indian economy grew by
7.2% in 2009-10 (as per advanced estimates) supported by an 8.5% growth in non-agri GDP and better than
expected performance by agri-GDP that is expected to fall by less than 1% instead of the earlier estimates of 2% in
the wake of a poor monsoon. Skilful macro-economic management has meanwhile helped in limiting the impact
of the global recessionary environment on the domestic economy.
Changes in Fundamentals and Key Assumptions
Notwithstanding coordinated actions to counter the effects of slowdown in economic activity, some structural
weaknesses persist. The banking system from which the crisis originated continues to be weak even though it is
recovering. Large support programs by governments have resulted in significant fiscal deficits and inflationary
pressures in their wake. There are also concerns over fiscal health of economies in the Euro area as highlighted in
the case of Greece.
At the country level, historically high unemployment levels will take time to return to normal in tandem with
gradual recovery. At the same time the recovery which has till now been supported by public expenditure will
need significant improvement in consumption in order to sustain itself in the second half of 2010 and beyond. On
the domestic front, key challenges include the ability to ramp up infrastructure to support demand as well as
maintaining price stability especially arising from supply constraints restricting farm sector output growth.
The way these fundamentals shape up in the near to medium term will therefore determine the course of the
economy in the coming years.
Outlook for the Global Economy
The overall strength of the recovery and its durability will depend on the extent to which household and business
sector demand strengthens over the next few quarters. While it is early to estimate the broad direction of the
economy in the next two years, overcapacity, high unemployment and inflationary pressures are likely to persist in
the near future as a result of the widespread nature of the recent recession. A base case scenario by the IMF
projects global growth at 4.2% in 2010 and 4.3% in 2011 supported by ~6% growth in developing countries.
While the outlook for the Indian economy depends on several variables, chiefly the monsoon this year and the
consequent performance of the agri-sector, the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister has projected the
economy to grow by 8.2% and 9% for 2009-10 and 2010-11 respectively assuming a normal monsoon and therefore
a bounce back in agri-GDP growth.
TATA CHEMICALS’ BUSINESS UNITS AND GROWTH STRATEGY
Tata Chemicals Limited (TCL) is a global company with interests in chemicals, crop nutrition and consumer products
and serves a diverse set of customers across five continents. Established in 1939 at Mithapur, the Company today
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has the world’s second largest capacity in soda ash and is a pioneer and market leader in the Indian branded
iodized salt segment. TCL is one of India’s leading producers of nitrogenous and phosphatic fertilizers in the private
sector and markets a range of crop nutrition offerings under Tata Paras brand.
TCL has its manufacturing facilities across four continents. With manufacturing facilities in India, UK, Kenya and
USA, TCL is the world’s most geographically diversified soda ash company with almost two-thirds of capacity
comprising natural soda ash giving it global competitive advantage. TCL is also the fourth largest manufacturer of
sodium bicarbonate in the world. Our nitrogenous fertilizer plant at Babrala is the country’s most energy efficient
fertilizer unit. Phosphatic fertilizers are manufactured at Haldia.
In the industrial chemicals business, the focus is on defending share in the soda ash market with simultaneous
efforts towards greater value extraction from our assets. While demand and prices have shown an upward trend in
2010, overall sentiment remains cautious and we continue our efforts towards improving the efficiency of our
operating sites. During the year, our North American operations competed aggressively with Chinese material
while we defended our positions in the Indian and European markets. Operations at Delfzijl, Netherlands were
discontinued with a view on long-term sustainability of our business.
Within the crop nutrition and agri-business, the urea business achieved record sales along with continuing
improvement in operational efficiency. We were able to maintain phosphatics sales volumes at last year’s levels
despite operations being adversely affected by disturbances in Haldia. Our agri-business initiative Tata Kisan Sansar
continues to expand into new geographies increasing its footprint to 673 stores, up from 580 last year. Besides
continued progress in the above, TCL is poised to start production at its pioneering customized fertilizer plant at
Babrala this year. Also in 2009, TCL acquired controlling stake (50.06%) in Rallis India Ltd., which is a leading player
in the crop protection business, thereby strengthening our basket of offerings to the farmer. Overall, TCL intends to
increase its presence in the Indian farm while continuing efforts to secure critical inputs for the fertilizer business.
On the consumer products front, TCL continues to leverage its strong brand equity and distribution network in the
salt business. Tata Salt regained the No. 1 Most Trusted Food Brand label in India. I-Shakti, launched in 2007-08 is
already close to becoming the second largest national packaged salt brand in the country. Overall our brands
achieved a market share of over 59% among national salt brands. During the year, TCL also launched its latest
innovative offering, the low cost water purifier TATA Swach, based on a new technology developed with the
support of TCL Innovation Center.
INORGANIC CHEMICALS SEGMENT

TCL’s Chemicals Business consists of Industrial Chemicals business and Consumer Products business.
Industrial Chemicals
The Industrial Chemicals business manufactures and sells soda ash (Na2CO3), sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) and
other industrial chemicals such as STPP and cement. Of these, soda ash and sodium bicarbonate are products in
which the Company is a global player. Additionally, operations in India produce STPP, gypsum and cement, and in
the UK, the Company manufactures calcium chloride.
Soda Ash
TCL with a capacity of approximately 5 million MT is the second largest soda ash manufacturer in the world. About
two-thirds of this capacity is based on natural soda ash. This unique feature helps TCL have a low energy intensity
and environmental footprint. The natural soda ash (derived from trona) units are located at Lake Magadi in Kenya
and at Wyoming in the USA. The world’s largest deposits of trona occur in the Green River Basin of Wyoming.
Synthetic soda ash and sodium bicarbonate are manufactured at Northwich, UK and Mithapur, India. This process
uses brine (salt water) and limestone as key raw materials.
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With manufacturing locations in the four continents of North America, Europe, Africa and Asia, TCL has the ability
to optimally serve customers across the globe. Additionally, distributed sourcing increases the reliability of supplies
and mitigates risks associated with potential regional disruptions that can adversely impact the global supply
chain.
In FY2009-10, global soda ash capacity increased by 7% to 61 million MT with the growth almost entirely occurring
in China. However, with demand shrinking by about 7% during the year, global oversupply was further exacerbated.
The economic downturn affected developed economies in particular. The US domestic market experienced a 10%
demand destruction combined with 18% reduction in output, Russian output reduced by about 17% with some
units operating at 50% capacity; demand in South America decreased by around 4% and Western Europe witnessed
a 5 million MT reduction in output. China continues to be the key player in the industry as it accounts for major
share of global capacity as well as consumption and hence has a strong influence on prices in the soda ash market.
Soda ash is used in several sectors such as detergents, flat glass (used for construction and automobiles) and glass
containers. The USA, Europe and Asia account for about 95% of the production and 86% of the demand of soda
ash. With the global financial turmoil severely impacting all of these markets, demand has shrunk considerably.
In FY2009-10, reduction in demand sent prices downward; however as raw material costs also witnessed a
simultaneous reduction, the overall impact of price erosion on the bottom line was somewhat mitigated. The
second half of FY10 began to generate weak signals of revival and if this trend continues and there are no
exceptional adverse events, in FY11, demand may begin to move up faster.
While it could take another full year before demand picks up in earnest in developed economies, the focus of
growth has shifted to developing economies i.e. China, India, Middle East and South America. Soda ash demand in
these markets is expected to be driven by robust growth in auto as well as construction sectors.
Within India, the effects of the economic crisis were not as severe as elsewhere. Domestic demand for soda ash
grew by about 8%. However, during the first half of the year, the India market attracted unprecedented dumping of
soda ash from China. This led to the industry association engaging with the Government of India, which, after
rigorous investigations, imposed a safeguard duty on imports of soda ash from China. While in most economies,
glass is the major end use sector for soda, in India detergents are the largest consuming sector. This phenomenon
was responsible for the robust demand growth since the detergent sector witnessed a strong growth rate. TCL’s
strong relationships helped consolidate its position with key customers and channel partners. Internal initiatives
for quality improvements derived from a deep understanding of customer needs continued with information
technology driven tools and platforms increasingly being used to provide step improvements in customer service
levels especially in the critical areas of supply chain and commercial matters.
While prices and volumes have come under strong pressure in the downturn, TCL has proactively taken steps to
counter its adverse effect through an enterprise-wide cost reduction initiative. This initiative was implemented on
a war footing and has helped compress costs, and generate cash across the organization.
Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium bicarbonate is commonly used as a pharmaceutical ingredient, food additive, animal feed, and in air
pollution control. TCL is the world’s fourth largest producer of sodium bicarbonate and the market leader in India
and UK.
In Europe, our sodium bicarbonate brands, Briskarb® and Alkakarb®, have wide market acceptance and an established
position. In FY10, sales of bicarb from UK rose by 17%. While overall sales to Europe have decreased with closure of
the plant in Netherlands, TCL continues to make efforts to maintain its share in the growing market. In The Indian
operations produced and sold a record tonnage of sodium bicarbonate in FY10. TCL anticipates significant growth
in demand for this product over the next few years in India. To meet this growing demand TCL is augmenting its
capacity at Mithapur by about 50% in the first phase. In FY10, TCL also launched its Alkakarb® branded bicarbonate
in the India market, aimed at animal feed application. Over a period of time, as the domestic market matures and
grows, TCL will introduce other brands in its portfolio in India.
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Cement
TCLs’ cement plant was set up in 1993 to handle solid wastes generated as by-products of soda ash manufacture.
The Company uses technology to separate solid effluents and process them into Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC)
and Masonry Cement. In FY10, the cement unit concentrated on establishing masonry cement in the local market
in Gujarat. TCL is the only producer of masonry cement in India. Masonry cements are used for preparing bricklaying
mortars, used in home construction. Masonry cement will enable TCL to convert its fly ash (generated in the power
plant) into a useful building material. In FY10, TCL produced 453,901 MT of cement including masonry cement
representing significant increase over the previous year.
Consumer Products
Consumer products continued to grow in 2009-10 leveraging brand equity of TATA Salt and a strong distribution
system. While continuing its leadership position in packaged salt market, Tata Salt regained the status of being the
No. 1 Most Trusted Food Brand in India. Tata Salt has now won this accolade for six out of the last seven years thus
reflecting the trust households place in it. I-Shakti, which was rolled out nationally in 2007-08 is now close to
becoming second largest packaged salt brand after Tata Salt. Tata Salt Lite, a low sodium salt with 15% lower
sodium content than normal salt, launched in December 2007 was rolled out across India in a phased manner in
2008-09. Tata Salt Lite has generated encouraging response from health conscious consumers across Metros and
Mini Metros and has already become the market leader in the Premium Low-Sodium salt segment. All the brands
continued to grow and together achieved a market share of over 59 % among the national salt brands.
During the year TCL took steps to increase salt production at its Mithapur plant through debottlenecking to
further boost the volumes available for sale. Simultaneously the business also worked on improving its distribution
reach and getting all its packing centers HACCP certified. Steps have been taken to set up additional capacity for
solar refined salt to meet the growing demand for I-Shakti. I-Shakti brand has now been extended to cooking
soda to boost awareness and to create I-Shakti portfolio of products.
Water Purifier
TCL unveiled the Tata Swach water purifier in December 2009. Tata Swach is a household water purification system
that does not require electricity and uses natural materials as well as cutting edge nanotechnology. It aims to
address the problem of water borne diseases like diarrhoea that are the leading cause of deaths in children across
the globe. In line with the aim of providing ‘Living Essentials’, Tata Swach is an attempt to provide health and
wellness to the consumers.
Tata Swach is one of the world’s lowest cost purifiers, providing safe drinking water at 10 paise per liter (approx
0.22 cents per liter). Fourteen patents have been filed so far for the technology used by it. The product has been
launched in Maharashtra and Karnataka. Initial consumer feedback suggests Tata Swach has been adopted
enthusiastically by non-users, those who couldn’t afford water purifiers earlier due to limited affordability. The
product has shown healthy sales in the first three months of launch.
Key components of Tata Swach are being produced at TCL’s manufacturing facility at Haldia which has a production
capacity of 1 million units per annum. It is planned to increase the capacity at the existing plant as well as set up
additional plants. The Water Purification business will be rolled out nationwide and will simultaneously develop
the next line of products through various technology developments.
FERTILISER SEGMENT
Globally, while much of the developed world grappled with recession, economies of many developing countries
continued to grow in the year 2009-10. With this growth, a new middle class is emerging creating demand for
healthier foods and protein-rich diet of Meat & Poultry as well as lifestyle changes which impact other agri
commodities e.g. fibre for clothing and energy through bio fuels. In India, for example, 70% of additional earnings
would go towards spend on food. There are 75 million more people to feed in the world each year. These factors
are continually increasing the pressure on the world farmers to grow more grain and oilseeds leading to more
demand of nutrients, seeds and efficient irrigation mechanism. India would remain one of the key drivers for
growth of nutrients demand in the world. Presently, India consumes 50 MMT (product) or 25 MMT (nutrient) of
fertiliser. Domestic capacities have, however, remained stagnant during the past decade thereby leading to 35% of
total demand being met through imports.
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In India, overall farm sector is characterized by low GDP growth, rural incomes have shown a steady increase and
forecast to grow more rapidly as a result of higher Minimum Support Price (MSP) and government schemes like
the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS) and loan waiver. Deteriorating soil health and declining
nutrient use efficiency has resulted in low farm productivity. A significant shift in cropping pattern towards
horticultural & cash crops, driven by urban demand for quality fruits & vegetables, has been witnessed. Emerging
trends like urbanization, water shortage, development of farmer interest groups, growth in employment in newer
urban centres is resulting in significant opportunities for organizations like TCL that are well connected with the
rural economy for making interventions in productivity augmentation through crop production & crop care,
mechanization of farming, water management and possibly in the rapidly growing food distribution and processing
value chain.
The decision of the Government of India to decontrol the Phosphatic (P) and Potassic (K) fertilizer, implementing
the Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) for “P” and “K” fertilizer and additional subsidy for fortified and micro nutrients
(Boron- Bn and Zinc- Zn) effective from 1st April 2010 is a welcome step. The NBS would help in improving
agricultural productivity through use of soil and crop specific fertilizer products and would invite new investment
in customized and in existing bulk nutrients.
Crop Nutrition
During the year the business continued its efforts from the previous years of establishing itself in the new and
emerging crop nutrients market while continuing to maintain its position in the core fertiliser business. The business
environment was also further shored up by announcement by the Government of India of policy shift way from
product based subsidy to a nutrient based one effective from April 2010. The Nutrients Based Subsidy scheme is
aimed at improving agricultural productivity by encouraging balanced use of fertilizers and customization to suit
crop and soil requirements.
A number of initiatives were taken during the year for further enhancing customer orientation. The business
introduced customer circles as part of Customer Value Management to enhance its engagement with customers.
Mobile-Kheti pilot, an information service through mobile phones was introduced for farmers and is now in the
commercialization stage. Soil testing facilities were also upgraded by adding micro nutrient analysis to the range
of analyses offered. These were supported by development of a Ready Reckoner for Nutrient Recommendation in
association with Center for Agri Solution & Technology (CAT) for different crops.
The business focused on conserving cash and an aggressive cash conservation initiative was launched. The entire
sale of bulk fertilizers was done on cash & carry basis with no discounts, related to the above effort the business
also concentrated on improving internal efficiencies to further improve the cash flow with regard to submission
and realization of subsidy claims.
Urea
Urea sales of 12.2 lakh tonnes in a calendar year were the highest ever achieved, higher by 1.6 lakh tonnes
compared to previous year. TCL’s urea manufacturing facility at Babrala performed exceptionally well in FY10. With
focus on safety the plant achieved highest ever accident free 11.46 Million Man hours. Post debottlenecking, Urea
production was also the highest ever at 12.3 lakh tonnes, higher by 2.1 lakh tonnes compared to last year. The
plant also produced 2.4 lakh tonnes of neem coated Urea which helps reduce nitrogen losses and is beneficial to
the farmer – the product was well received in the market. The plant also recorded significantly improved energy
consumption levels over previous year.
DAP, NPK and SSP

The operations at Haldia were adversely affected by political turmoil in the industrial belt for the past 6-8 months.
At the site there was strike for 34 days in the months of Feb-Mar 2010 due to contract labor unrest. This impacted
the production of DAP, Complex fertilisers and SSP. In spite of this problem production of 675,996 MT was only
marginally lower by 2.30% compared to the previous year. Sales of these products from Haldia were 704,036 MT,
fractionally lower by 0.16% compared to the previous year. On the safety front, Haldia site was awarded 4 Star
rating (Score of 89%) by British Safety Council.
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Tata Kisan Sansar
Tata Kisan Sansar (TKS) is a service offering from Tata Chemicals of agri-inputs and service solutions focused on
improving farm income. TCL is evolving this into a partnership model that co-creates value with farmers. TKS
outlets offer a variety of services and have become a trusted interface, providing a variety of farming solutions
such as advice on crops, information on weather and market prices, application services, contract farming
arrangements and market linkage for agricultural produce.
In 2009-10, the sales of Value Added Offerings (VAO) from TKS grew to Rs. 122 crores which was 21% higher than
previous year. TKS Store brands contributed 59% of the total VAO revenue. As a part of product delivery, six new
products were taken through tolling route that accrued revenue of Rs. 6.9 crores. Looking at a growing seed
market, steps were taken to firm up our presence in seeds segment. Two varieties, one each of Millet and Corn from
Pioneer seeds were taken for exclusive distribution through TKS network. Services were given a thrust in 2009-10
by commercialization of Foliar Nutrition Services (FNS) and pilot on Plant Protection Services (PPS). 14,000 acres
were served under the application services above.
The TKS network in current geographies was strengthened from 580 to 673. The TKS concept was also expanded
beyond the current geography and the concept was launched in Maharashtra. New TKSs contributed 17% of the
total revenue. As part of its Agri Business Innovation Model (AGRIM) rural innovation endeavor, the business
facilitated formation of eight farmer producer companies. These producer companies were set up with the objective
of helping farmers improve productivity and commercialize agri production and also to a large extent solve supply
chain problems of aggregation of produce.
Specialty Nutrients
TKS expanded its area of operations to new geographies of Rajasthan, M.P. and J&K solely with its Specialty product
offerings such as calcium nitrate and zinc sulphate. The business crossed the Rs. 100 crores mark and achieved
revenues of Rs. 125 crores a growth of 56% over the previous year.
Khet-Se: Fresh Produce Joint Venture with Total Produce, Ireland
The year 2009-10 was fruitful for Khet-Se in many areas, especially in the development of sourcing expertise,
creating a Banana brand, and building exports experience for Grapes. Khet-Se has been able to create relationships
with farmers in the Akluj area for procurement of Bananas. Better quality bananas have resulted in Khet-Se getting
a 40% premium in the market place. New channel partners were explored and added to traditional existing ones to
enhance product presence. Special Banana Days for consumers were organized to bring about awareness about
quality and health benefits associated with the Khet-Se banana. During the current year Khet-Se has exported 528
MT of grapes to Europe. Exporting Bananas to the Middle East and importing Apples are the two new areas being
focused on.
NEW PROJECTS:
Customized Fertilizers
In line with its objective and spurred on by the fillip it received in the form of the NBS scheme, the commissioning
of 1.32 Lakh MT capacity Customized Fertilizer plant at Babrala is poised to proceed as per schedule and production
is expected by the end of September 2010. The process of designing Customized Fertilizer formula was developed
and validated and customized fertilizer foliar application was also successfully commercialized during the year.
Babrala Capacity Doubling:
New Import Parity Pricing (IPP) based policy with a floor and ceiling price and gas utilization policy added impetus
to undertake doubling the capacity of the Babrala plant. In year 2008-09, the proposed expansion of the plant
received clearance from Ministry of Environment and Forests. Discussions are underway with various technology
companies for technology selection and for selection of Engineering, Procurement, Construction management
contractors. Company will carry out studies in a phased manner so that capital exposure is minimized till such time
modifications are announced under the urea expansion policy of the Government. Company is also actively engaged
with Government of India to secure gas supplies for the project. Gas supply arrangement is critical for the investment
to fructify.
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RALLIS
In 2009, TCL acquired controlling stake (50.06%) in Rallis India Ltd., which is a leading player in the crop protection
business, thereby strengthening our basket of offerings to the farmer.
Globally the crop protection industry did not have a good year in 2009. The overall global market dropped by 6.5%,
to come down to USD 37.8 billion. This was after an excellent year in 2008, when the industry had grown by over
21%. Most multinational companies registered a drop in their sales globally. Europe had the largest drop, followed
by NAFTA and LATAM.
The Indian pesticide industry, however, is estimated to have grown by 10% during the year. Kharif season was
severely hit due to poor monsoon. Paddy acreage and yield have been impacted. Cotton was relatively pest free.
Pulses, particularly red gram saw a higher usage of new chemistry insecticides. Rabi season was characterized by
low pest and disease occurrence in key crops, especially paddy. Lower water levels in Godavari basin led to an
unprecedented drop in acreages under paddy in Andhra Pradesh during Rabi. Overall, Fungicides have grown at a
faster rate propelled by higher usage of new molecules in grape, chilli and potato. Herbicides category continued
their growth path.
Rallis’ Crop Protection Chemicals business performed well overall, growing sales by 3% and achieving its highest
operational profits ever in a difficult year. The Domestic Formulations and Institutional businesses did well in
particular, growing by 21% and 31% over last year respectively. While International Business was affected adversely
due to economic conditions, the division continued its focus on sustainable business for the long term through
exploring new contract manufacturing opportunities and increasing the base of registration led sales.
Biofuels
Globally, the bio-fuels industry went through a rough patch during 2008 amid food versus fuel debates, and
declining crude oil prices. However, in 2009, the bio-fuels industry showed a substantial improvement. Globally
there was a year-on-year increase in bio-fuels consumption. Recovery in crude oil prices and correction in grain
prices also helped in recovery of bio-fuels market. Blending Mandates were issued in EU and USA. Due to a bumper
crop of corn, China emerged as a major supplier of bio ethanol. Research and development focus shifted towards
cellulosic bio ethanol.
The Company’s bio ethanol demonstration plant at Nanded has proved technical viability of bio ethanol production
based on sweet sorghum. As focus shifts towards second-generation bio-fuels, TCL plans to utilize the Nanded
facility as a pilot plant for R&D of cellulose-based bio ethanol and bio butanol.
The Company has focused its field research on Jatropha at four multi-location trial sites. JOil saplings based on
tissue culture propagation of Jatropha were planted at these multi-location sites and the results are very encouraging.
The Company is exploring marketing opportunities for large-scale plantations of JOil saplings with oil marketing
companies and state governments.
ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
Financial Analysis of Tata Chemicals Limited (Standalone) – Year ended 31st March, 2010
1. Net Sales/Income from Operations:
Rs. in crore
FY 10 FY 09 Change % Change
Sale of products 5,513 8,537 (3,024) (35)
Other Operating Income 64 37 27 73
Less: Excise Duty 100 175 (75) (43)
Net Sales/Income from Operations 5,477 8,399 (2,922) (35)
Net sales decreased by 35% during FY 10 over FY 09 mainly due to reduction in price realisation of fertiliser
products partly offset by increase in volumes of Urea due to debottlenecking. During FY 10 there is substantial
decrease in volumes of trading business viz., imported DAP / MOP.
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2. Other Income:
Rs. in crore
Other Income 193 95 98 (103)
The increase in other income is mainly attributable to profit on sale of trade investments in quoted equity
shares during FY 10.
3. Raw Material consumed:
Rs. in crore
Raw Material Consumed 2,081 3,474 (1,393) (40)
Raw material consumption showed significant decrease over FY 09 mainly due to lower prices of Phosphoric
Acid and lower prices & consumption in case of Sulphur.
4. Cost of Traded Goods purchased:
Rs. in crore
Cost of traded goods purchased 703 2,055 (1,352) (66)
Cost of traded goods purchased decreased by 66% mainly on account of significant reduction in the price and
volumes of DAP and MOP.
5. Power and Fuel:
Rs. in crore
Power and Fuel 430 610 (180) (30)
The decrease in power and fuel cost during FY 10 over FY 09 is mainly on account of significant reduction in
the usage of Naphtha at Babrala works. In addition, during the FY 10 there is reduction in the prices of furnace
oil, coal, and pet coke.
6. Freight and forwarding charges:

Rs. in crore
Freight and forwarding charges 369 333 36 11
The increase in freight and forwarding charges during the FY 10 over FY 09 is due to increase in sales volumes
of Urea and Salt and also increase in average freight rates.
7. Provision for diminution in value of Current investments:
Rs. in crore
Provision for diminution in value of
current investments nil 56 (56) (100)
The provision for diminution in value of current investments Rs.56 crores for the FY 09 is primarily on account
of fertilizer bonds. The investment in fertilizer bonds as at end of FY 10 is nil.
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8. Other Expenses:
Rs. in crore
Other expenses 169 350 (181) (52)
Other expenses have gone down mainly due to significant decrease in foreign exchange fluctuation loss,
Brand Equity Business Promotion and provision for diminution on fertiliser bonds during the year FY 10
compared to FY 09.
9. Investment:
Rs. in crore
Trade Investment 331 368 (37) (10)
Investment in Subsidiary Companies 4,314 3,447 867 25
Investment in Joint Ventures 176 176 - -
Current Investments 85 483 (398) (82)
Total Investment 4,906 4,474 432 10
Increase in investments in subsidiary companies was due to conversion of loan to subsidiary into preference
shares (HIPL) and purchase of controlling stake in Rallis India Ltd. Decrease in current investments was due to
sale of fertiliser bonds during FY 10.
10. Inventories:
Rs. in crore
Inventories 611 961 (350) (36)
The inventories as on 31st March, 2010 was lower than the level of 31st March, 2009 by Rs. 350 crore primarily
due to decrease in the stock of work-in-process and finished goods ( Rs.170 crores) as well as decrease in stock
of raw materials (Rs.180 crore). The raw materials inventory was lower than last year for Haldia works and
trading business on account of decrease in prices of raw materials and traded products. The decrease was also
partly due to decrease in the stock levels of work-in-process and finished goods on account of lower sales
volumes.
11. Sundry Debtors:
Rs. in crore
Gross Debtors 601 1,027 (426) (41)
Less : Provision for doubtful debts 20 26 (6) (23)
Net Debtors 581 1,001 (420) (42)
The debtors as on 31st March, 2010 was lower by Rs.426 crores than level of 31st March, 2009. The decrease is
in line with the decrease in turnover.
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12. Loans and Advances:
Rs. in crore
Loans and Advances 277 617 (340) (55)
The loans and advances reduced substantially as the loan given to subsidiary is converted into preference
shares during the financial year and accordingly there was an increase in investments.
13. Cash Flow and Net Debt:
Net Cash flow from operating activities: The net cash from operating activities was Rs. 843 crores during FY
10 as compared to Rs. 584 crores during FY 09. The cash operating profit before working capital changes and
direct taxes during FY 10 was Rs. 954 crores as compared to Rs. 1,232 crores during FY 09. The change in
working capital, during the financial year, was mainly due to reduction in inventory and debtors.
Net Cash flow from investing activities: The net cash outflow from investing activities amounted to Rs. 48
crores in FY 10 as against an outflow of Rs. 738 crores in FY 09. The outflow broadly represents capex of Rs 183
crores and investment in subsidiaries of Rs 487 crores partly offset by inflow of Rs.530 crores on account of
sale of investment.
Net Cash flow from financing activities: The net cash outflow from financing activities was Rs. 706 crores
during FY 10 as compared to inflow of Rs. 487 crores during FY 09. There is a net repayment of borrowings of
Rs. 274 crores during the current year compared to previous year inflow of Rs. 908 crores which is mainly on
account of repayment of term loans from banks and Buyer’s credit partly offset by proceeds on issue of NCDs
and receipt of FCNR loan.
Net Debt:
Rs. in crore
Secured Loans 249 249 - -
Unsecured Loans 2,697 3,427 (730) (21)
Total Debt 2,946 3,676 (730) (20)
Less : Cash and Bank balances 713 639 74 12
Less : Current investments 85 483 (398) (82)
Net Debt 2,148 2,554 (406) (16)
Net debt as on 31st March, 2010 is Rs.2148 crores as compared to Rs.2554 crores as on 31st March, 2009.
During the current fiscal year, the total debt decreased by Rs.730 crores as compared to the balances as on
31st March, 2009 mainly due to repayment of buyers’ credit and conversion /repayment of Foreign Currency
Convertible Bonds, partly offset by proceeds on issue of NCDs and receipt of FCNR loan.
Financial Analysis of The Tata Chemicals Group – Year ended 31st March, 2010.
1. Net Sales/Income from Operations:
Rs. in crore
Entity FY 10 FY 09 Change % Change
Tata Chemicals Limited 5,477 8,399 (2,922) (35)

Brunner Mond Group Limited 1,834 2,079 (245) (12)
General Chemicals Industrial Products Inc. 1,759 1,838 (79) (4)
Indo Maroc Phosphore S.A., Morocco 370 868 (498) (57)
Rallis India Ltd. 341 - 341 100
Others & Eliminations (237) (411) 174 (42)
Total 9,544 12,773 (3,229) (25)
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Sales (net of duties) decreased by 25% during FY 10 primarily due to:
a. Inorganic Chemicals: Demand destruction which resulted into lower volumes and lower realizations
(on account of global slowdown and Chinese competition) as compared to the previous year.
b. Fertilisers: Reduction in price realizations partly offset by increase in volumes of Urea due to
de-bottlenecking. Also during FY 10, there is a substantial reduction in trading volumes viz. imported DAP
and MOP.
c. Rallis India Limited: Rallis became a subsidiary of the Company in November 09, has contributed Rs.341
crores towards increase in net sales during the current year.
2. Raw Material consumed:
Rs. in crore
Tata Chemicals Limited 2,081 3,474 (1,393) (40)
Brunner Mond Group Limited 239 414 (175) (42)
Others & Eliminations (143) (445) 302 (68)
Total 2,535 4,065 (1,530) (38)
Raw material consumed decreased by 38% as compared to the previous year due to:
a. Inorganic Chemicals: Lower production volumes (mainly in Europe and Africa) marginally offset by
increase in the prices of Raw materials (mainly brine).
b. Fertilisers: Substantial decrease in the prices of raw materials (mainly phosphoric acid, sulphur, etc)
partly offset by increase in production volumes in case of Urea and complex fertilisers.
c. Rallis India Limited: Rallis has contributed Rs.150 crores towards increase in raw material consumption
during the current year.
3. Cost of Traded Goods purchased:
Rs. in crore
Tata Chemicals Limited 703 2,055 (1,352) (66)
Others & Eliminations 10 (13) 23 (177)
Total 729 2,042 (1,313) (64)
The cost of traded goods purchased has reduced by 64% mainly on account of reduced volumes and price of
traded products in fertiliser business (mainly DAP and MOP).
Rallis has contributed Rs.16 crores towards increase in cost of traded goods purchased during the current
year.
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4. Payments to and provisions for employees:
Rs. in crore
Tata Chemicals Limited 205 199 6 3
General Chemicals Industrial Products Inc. 266 396 (130) (33)
Others & Eliminations 7 20 (13) (65)
Total 746 870 (124) (14)
The Staff costs reduced by 14% mainly due to change in accounting policy for accounting of Employee
Benefits (actuarial gains /losses) in case of overseas subsidiaries, in the current year as compared to the
previous year. The increase in case of Indian operations is mainly due to revised wages.
Rallis has contributed Rs.31 crores towards increase in staff costs during the current year.
5. Power and Fuel:

Rs. in crore
Tata Chemicals Limited 430 610 (180) (30)
Others & Eliminations 10 8 2 25
Total 1,041 1,376 (335) (24)
Power and Fuel charges have reduced by 24% compared to the previous year due to:
a. Inorganic Chemicals: Reduced production volumes (mainly Europe and Africa) and lower input cost (US
and Indian operations);
b. Fertilisers: Reduction in the cost of input on account of increase in usage of natural gas compared to
naphtha in the current year partly offset by increase in production volumes.
c. Rallis India Limited: Rallis has contributed Rs.9 crores towards increase in power & fuel costs during the
current year.
6. Operation and Other Expenses:
Rs. in crore
Tata Chemicals Limited 1,161 1,081 80 7
General Chemicals Industrial Products Inc. 783 740 43 6
Others & Eliminations (4) 3 (7) (233)
Total 2,657 2,534 123 5
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Operation and other expenses represent the following:
Rs. in crore
Stores and spare parts consumed 253 195 58 30
Packing Materials consumed 210 196 14 7
Repairs 233 276 (43) (16)
Rent 59 68 (9) (13)
Rates and Taxes 104 78 26 33
Commission, discount and distributors’
service charges 92 77 15 20
Sales promotion expenses 76 60 16 27
Freight and forwarding charges 1,015 978 37 4
Others (*) 615 606 9 1
Total 2,657 2,534 123 5
(*) - Others include excise duty adjustment for stocks(net), insurance charges, lease rent, loss on sale of assets
sold or discarded (net), provision for doubtful debts and advances, provision for diminution in value of current
investments, other expenses, expenditure transferred to capital account, directors fees/commission and change
in inventory of work-in-process and finished goods.
The operation and other expenses during the FY 10 have increased by 5% compared to FY 09 due to:
Increase in other expenses is mainly due to higher maintenance expenses, sales promotion expenses (launch
of new products), freight and forwarding expenses (mainly due to increase in freight cost per tonne), rates and
taxes (on account of higher volumes) offset by reduction in rent, repairs, provision for diminution in value of
current investments (loss on sale of fertiliser bonds) and other administrative expenses.
Rallis has contributed Rs.73 crores to increase in other operating expenditure during the current year.
7. Sundry Debtors:
Rs. in crore
Tata Chemicals Limited 582 1,002 (420) (42)
Others & Eliminations (98) (66) (32) 48
Total 1,112 1,636 (524) (32)
The debtors as on 31st March, 2010 was lower by Rs. 524 crores (32%) compared to previous year. This decrease
is in line with reduction in turnover.
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8. Cash Flow and Net Debt:
Net Cash flow from operating activities: The net cash from operating activities was Rs. 1,984 crores during FY
10 as compared to Rs. 1,028 crores during FY 09. The cash operating profit before working capital changes and
direct taxes during FY 10 was Rs. 1,920 crores as compared to Rs. 1,954 crores during FY 09. The working
capital during FY 10 reduced by Rs. 352 crores, mainly due to reduction in inventory (with reduction in
finished inventory and raw materials inventory) and Debtors.
Net Cash from investing activities: The net cash outflow from investing activities amounted to Rs. 438 crores
in FY 10 as against an outflow of Rs. 685 crores in FY 09. The outflow during the current year represents
acquisition of fixed assets (net of sale proceeds) of Rs. 589 crores, acquisition of Rallis India Ltd - Rs. 461 crores
partly set off by net inflow of Rs. 530 crores on account of proceeds on sale of investments (net of purchases).
The outflow in the previous year mainly represents acquisition of fixed assets (net of sale proceeds) of Rs. 733
crores.
Net cash from financing activities: The net cash outflow from financing activities was Rs. 1,403 crores during
FY 10 as compared to Rs. 92 crores during FY 09. There is a net repayments of borrowings (net of proceeds) of
Rs. 652 crores during the current year mainly on account of repayment of term loans from banks and Buyer’s
credit partly offset by proceeds on issue of NCD’s and receipt of FCNR loan (previous year- net proceeds from
borrowings Rs. 526 crores mainly due to Buyer’s credit).
Net Debt:
Rs. in crore
Particulars FY 10 FY 09 Change
Secured Loans 1,839 2,325 (486)
Unsecured Loans 3,155 3,959 (804)
Total Debt 4,994 6,284 (1,290)
Less: Cash and Bank Balances 1,159 990 169
Less: Current Investments 198 483 (285)
Net Debt 3,637 4,811 (1,174)
A reduction in net debt by Rs. 1,174 crores represents a reduction in the gross debt by Rs. 1,290 due to:
a. Conversion into Equity / repayments of Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds and repayment of buyer’s
credit.
b. Foreign exchange gain on $ 475 million on ECB loan on account of fluctuation of USD-INR rate from
Rs. 50.72 as on March 31, 2009 to Rs. 44.90 as on March 31, 2010..
c. Scheduled repayments of external debts by General Chemicals and Industrial Products INC, Brunner
Mond Group Limited.
d. Partly offset by proceeds on issue of NCDs and receipt of FCNR loan by Indian Operations
INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY

Tata Chemicals Innovation Centre
During 2009-10, the Innovation Centre (IC) focused on taking to market, promising products and processes developed
in the laboratory. The Innovation Centre contributed significantly to developing ‘Swach’, the nanotech water purifier.
During this period, significant progress has been made in the areas of biofuels, nutraceuticals and nanomaterials
with four products entering the test marketing stage. As of 31st March 2010, there were 37 scientists in the IC with
an eclectic mix of expertise in the areas of nanotechnology and materials science, biotechnology, inorganic chemistry
and molecular biology along with catalysis and bioengineering experts. There are dedicated resources for issues
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related to IPR and a business development group. Current projects / areas of activity include Water purification,
Alternate Energy including Bio Diesel and Bio Ethanol, Catalysis and green chemistry, Nano materials (including
coatings), bio materials and advanced / smart materials, Specialty and fine chemicals and Nutraceuticals.
With the continued focus on Innovation Center, the Company has acquired land for construction of a world class
research center in Pune.
Tata Chemicals Centre for Agri-Solutions and Technology
In order to provide appropriate advice to farmers on farming practices in general and crop nutrition practices
and solutions in particular, a development centre viz. Centre for Agri Solutions & Technology (CAT) has been
set up in Aligarh (U.P.) This Centre is staffed with experienced scientists who are working in various areas.
During 2009-10, CAT, Aligarh was involved in research and developmental work related to crop nutritional
aspects. The centre developed customized fertilizer (CF) basal grades for wheat, rice, maize, potato and
sugarcane for operational regions around Babrala and sweet sorghum for growing regions in Maharashtra
state. Crop specific CF (foliar) grades were developed on R&D based field trials and were quite effective on
cost-benefit basis. Geo referenced soil samples from 21 districts around Babrala are being tested at Plant
Nutrition Lab of CAT for chemical characteristics, for delineating soil fertility zones in the operational territory
around Babrala region. The centre is also in the process of obtaining Department of Science and Technology
approval as an approved R & D facility.
HUMAN RESOURCES
As on March 31, 2010 TCL had 4,656 employees – 3210 of them in India and 1446 overseas. Industrial Relations
were cordial across the geographies of its operations. However, operations at Haldia were impacted because of an
illegal strike by contract workmen. In India, at Mithapur a new wage agreement was signed with the Workers’
Union. During the year, levels of engagement with different employee segments have increased and are vindicated
by the increase in the employee engagement score on all parameters.
The Company has a comprehensive Long-term strategic plan for Human Resources that is aligned to its long-term
strategy. It has robust talent management and succession planning processes in place and closely tracks the talent
pipeline for managing the current and future needs of the organization. At TCL, the focus of learning and
development is on building the capabilities of employees so that they are fully geared to meet the expectations of
different stakeholders of the Company. This is also combined with its strong belief that employees are central to
the Company’s transformation and growth. On an average during the year, the Company invested around 10 man
days per employee in training for managerial personnel and around 5 man days per employee in non-management
levels. Having built a strong foundation on the culture of excellence, many capability and capacity building
interventions were done for employees in the functional, managerial and leadership areas.
The Company understands the need to effectively communicate with all stakeholders and continued with its
efforts to ensure effective and transparent two way communication. The Company was recognized for its
communication efforts with fourteen National and one International award in 2010 for excellence in internal and
external stakeholder communications. The print media Share of Voice (SOV) in the Chemicals and Fertilisers Industry
space was 57% and the Communication Effective Index (CEI) for internal communication during the year was at an
all time high. A comprehensive communication plan to sensitize employees on the nuances of Sustainability was
launched and successfully implemented.
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SUSTAINABILITY
Safety, Health and Environment (SHE)
The focus on improving work place safety is continued and the total recordable injury frequency rates are maintained
at levels matching world class. There was one regrettable fatal incident on 12 August 2009 at Mithapur and one at
the Mombasa Port facility of Magadi Soda in Kenya on 17 September 2009. All necessary corrective and preventive
actions have been taken at all sites based on the learnings from these incidents. Health monitoring of Company
employees, commensurate with the work environment have continued and there have been no significant
observations relating to deficiencies in workplace health and hygiene conditions. The SHE performance is being
reviewed at all review forums. All sites in India are certified to OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 and BSC 5 Star Safety
Rating. The Babrala operation is certified to Responsible Care RC 14001. The Babrala and Haldia operations are
certified to BSC 5 Star Environmental Sustainability rating.
Mithapur Plant has continued the DuPont Safety Way engagement to develop world class practices. The Company
received recognitions from National Safety Council of India, International Fertiliser Association, Fertiliser Association
of India, Indian Chemical Council, Gujarat Mines Safety for its effort on SHE.
The Company has complied with environmental consent conditions at all its locations. The Company continues to
monitor “Green Manufacturing Index” on targets on energy and water consumption, waste recycle and use of
renewable energy.
The Company continues to be a “Responsible Care” Logo holding company granted by Indian Chemical Council.
All operations outside India follow the local safety regulatory requirements and the work of integrating the
measuring and reporting the SHE performance on common metrics and practices is taken up. The Brunner Mond
UK operations are certified to OHSAS 18001.
Tata Chemicals launched this year the Wellness program to engage employees on dimensions like physical health,
financial health and emotional health.
Energy Conservation, Climate Change and Clean Development Mechanisms
TCL is engaged in fostering Sustainability and introducing Climate Change strategies into its operations. The
Corporate Technology and Sustainability Group is building networks within the Company and outside to work on
sustainable manufacturing practices and respond to the emerging expectations on Climate Change issues. TCL is
signatory to UN Global Compact and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Responsible Care, CII-Mission on
Sustainable Growth-Code for Ecologically Sustainable Businesses and the Global Corporate Roundtable on Climate
Change at Earth Institute, Columbia University. During the year, it continued to hold the prestigious Responsible
Care Logo granted by Indian Chemical Council. TCL Babrala received in the year the CII-ITC Sustainability Prize. Tata
Chemicals Sustainability Report for the India operations assured to GRI G3 Protocol is now posted on the website.
Manufacturing operations are working on “Green Manufacturing Index” to reduce energy consumption, minimize
water consumption, reduce pollution load by adopting the concept of Reduce, Recycle & Reuse and has set targets
in each aspect.
TCL is actively pursuing the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Process of United Nations Framework Convention
on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to derive benefits from energy reduction and alternate fuel projects at its various
plant locations and several projects have been identified across Mithapur, Babrala and Haldia with potential revenues
for the protocol period up to 2012. Four projects are already registered with UNFCCC against which 30,500 MT CER
were issued and about successfully transacted for sale and about 30,000 MT Certified Emission Reduction (CER)
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are under review. TCL is also evaluating the possibility of availing carbon credits for specialty fertilizers, bio-fuels,
water purifier and new products from Innovation Center. TCL networks with several international agencies and
Carbon Exchanges and interacts with Tata Corus Green Trade for aggregating the projects over a period of time to
realize the best value. TCL is a member of the Steering Committee and Working Group of Climate Change formed
for the Tata Group’s Response to Climate Change and the CII Forum on National Action Plan for Climate Change.
The sustainability perspective in different regions globally is being managed as per regional mandates like the EU
ETS in Europe and US EPA legislative actions in US and strategic plans are being worked out. Brunner Mond has
proposed to build a new Sustainable Energy Plant on the site of the disused power station at the plant site in
Lostock. This will reduce reliance on expensive, high carbon fossil fuels by building a highly efficient sustainable
energy plant that will produce around a third the heat energy needs from sustainable fuel - a non-hazardous, solid
fuel made from pre-treated waste and some plant-derived material, known as biomass. This would reduce GHG
emissions, by preventing methane release from landfills and reducing the need to burn fossil fuels.
Community Engagement & Environment Management
Care for the community and sustainability concerns are an integral part of Tata Chemicals’ Value system. Over the
years, TCL has embedded these values into its operations in a variety of ways, such as promoting and establishing
the Tata Chemicals Society for Rural Development (TCSRD), undertaking and establishing programs and processes
for greening and conservation and promotion of volunteerism within the organization. An integrated approach is
adopted towards development, wherein, creating social capital within the communities that we serve is given
prime importance. This year the program at Babrala was the recipient of CII – ITC sustainability award.
“Uday” – a Rural BPO, set up in partnership with Tata Business Service Solutions (TBSS) at Mithapur and Babrala to
help bridge the digital divide between the rural and urban population, continued to provide employment to 266
educated rural youth. “Okhai” is now becoming a well-known brand for handicrafts and garments made by
communities around Mithapur and Babrala. More than 450 women are associated with Okhai. Going forward,
Okhai will integrate all such initiatives that are linked to rural products under it with an aim to empower the
artisans associated with it.
The Company has developed expertise in water management and continues to provide facilitation and resources
for making more and more villages surrounding our sites water self-sufficient. A research study has been initiated
to understand the impact of water initiatives, and the chart the future course. Ponds are an integral part of the
Bengali ethos and at Haldia a program for scientific pond management has been taken up. A model village has
been developed to showcase the benefits of pond management and create market linkage for the fish produce.
On the conservation front, the Company continues to support the “Dharti Ko Arpan” programs. These include
efforts to save the Asiatic Lion by barricading 1000 open wells in the Gir Wildlife sanctuary in association with the
Gujarat Forest Department and Mangrove plantation in association with International Union for Conservation of
Nature (IUCN). TCL has also promoted eco-clubs in the rural schools and 20 such clubs promoting understanding
and awareness about environment and ecology have been formed. TCL has continued to provide support to “Save
the Whale Shark Campaign”. This year, we took this further to initiate a scientific study on the whale shark so that
we can ensure the long term survival of the largest fish in the world which is in the critically endangered list. We
also initiated work on coral reef securitization. Both these programs are being done in collaboration with Wildlife
Trust of India.
TCL also continued to provide development support to the community through programs on health (eye camps,
Swasthangan), education (Bal Utsav, adult education) and building infrastructure as required. The employees of
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Tata Chemicals have participated whole heartedly in all of these programs and the employee volunteering program
HOPE was also initiated in the corporate offices. Employees volunteered more than 24,000 hours towards community
development during the year.
Community welfare and development activities have also been carried out at our international locations. At Magadi
Soda – Kenya, the programs focused on:
• Community engagement process
• Leveraging support from stakeholders
• Water supply to the local communities and establishment of Magadi water and sanitation company.
• Championing the construction of and improving infrastructure of Patterson Memorial School to support
education
• Providing scholarships to children
• Health care, HIV& AIDS prevention program
• Community Skills Upgrade program
• Promotion of community co-operative for taking up outsourced jobs.
Magadi Soda Foundation was established to further increase the focus on development in the region. During this
year, monthly consultative SWOT Committee meetings with the community were held to deliberate on issues
affecting the Company and the community. These meetings enhanced a peaceful co-existence with the local
community. Quarterly meetings were held with stakeholders in Magadi division to coordinate development issues
in the division. The Company collaborated with the district steering group through Arid Lands and Neighbors
Initiative Alliance for water trucking. The main aim was to support the pastoralists’ access to water for livestock and
domestic use during the dry season. Agricultural and livestock extension programmes within the division were
supported through partnership with the government departments i.e. National Agricultural & Livestock Extension
Programme (NALEP). Special support was provided to the Patterson Memorial School for construction of
administration block, class rooms, laboratory, teachers’ residences and solar powered lighting system.
INTERNAL CONTROLS AND RISK MANAGEMENT
The Company believes that good internal control is an intrinsic part of the overall Governance process and
freedom of management should be exercised within a framework of appropriate checks and balances. TCL remains
committed to ensuring an effective internal control environment that provides assurance on the efficacy of
operations and security of assets. The Company has robust systems for internal audit and risk assessment and
mitigation and has an independent Internal Audit Department with well established internal control and risk
management processes both at business and corporate level. The head of the Internal Audit Department reports
directly to the Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, thereby ensuring total independence.
The Corporate Audit function plays a key role in providing to both the operating management and the Audit
Committee of the Board an objective view and reassurance of the overall control systems and effectiveness of the
risk management process across TCL and its subsidiaries. Corporate Audit also assesses opportunities for
improvement in business processes, systems and controls and provides recommendations designed to add value
to operations.
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The scope
. and authority of the Corporate Audit Department is derived from the Audit Charter approved by the
Audit Committee. Internal Audits at TCL are performed by an in-house team of multi-disciplinary professionals
comprising Chartered Accountants, Engineers and MBAs. Reviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, based on a
comprehensive risk-based audit plan, which is approved by the Audit Committee at the beginning of the year. The
internal audit department which operates on a decentralized basis, continuously monitors the adequacy and
effectiveness of the internal control environment across the Company and the status of compliance with operating
systems, internal policies and regulatory requirement. Besides, validation of IT security and Business Continuity
Plans receives focused attention from the internal audit team. The Audit Committee meets on a quarterly basis to
review and discuss the reports submitted by the Head Audit and also review closure of all agreed actions. The
Audit Committee also meets the Statutory Auditors separately to ascertain their views on the adequacy and
efficacy of internal control systems.
At TCL, we believe that every employee has a role to play in fostering an environment in which controls, assurance,
accountability & ethical behavior are given high importance. To supplement the reviews carried out by the internal
audit teams, we follow an elaborate system of Control Self Assurance (self audit) which is carried out through the
year. The CSA coverage includes all critical departments in the organization and also important third party operations
like CFA’s & Salt Packing Centres. The IT enabled CSA process provides a good bottom-up approach and build up
for the CEO/CFO certification as required by clause 49 of the listing agreement, besides helping in awareness
creation of controls across a wide segment of TCL employees.
Risk Management and Internal audit functions complement each other at TCL. Over the years, the Enterprise Risk
Management (ERM) process at TCL, has evolved into a robust exercise entailing a balanced bottom up and top
down approach, covering all units, functions and departments of TCL and its subsidiaries. The basic framework
followed is the international standard AS/NZS 4360:1999.
TCL’s risk identification and assessment process is dynamic and hence the Company has been able to identify,
monitor and mitigate the most relevant strategic and operational risks both during the period of accelerated
growth as well as through the recessionary phase of the economy we recently witnessed.
Integration with Strategy and Business Planning: Identified risks are used as an input whilst developing the
strategy and business plans. The Company strives to identify opportunities that enhance organizational values
while managing or mitigating risks that can adversely impact its future performance.
The Risk management framework at TCL encompasses the following activities:
• Risk Identification: A periodic assessment across the Company and the subsidiaries together with a trigger
based assessment is undertaken to identify and thereafter prioritize significant risks. This assessment is based
on an online risk perception survey, environment scanning and inputs from key stakeholders.
• Risk Measurement and control: Owners are identified for all identified risks and they go on to develop and
deploy mitigation strategies. Measurement indices are used to evaluate effectiveness of the mitigation plans.
• Risk Reporting and Review: Besides detailed review by the Executive Committee, Enterprise Risks are reviewed
quarterly by the Audit Committee of the Board. Risk owners present status updates on their mitigation plans.
Some of the major risks and concerns identified are:
1) Continued Recessionary Pressure: Though markets & economies have begun to recover from the
unprecedented turmoil witnessed in the previous year, reduced consumer wealth and consequent demand
continues to be a concern. Additionally, the withdrawal of fiscal stimulus packages across the globe further
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accentuates the situation. While the breadth of TCL’s portfolio and our geographic spread has helped mitigate
the crisis to an extent, we will continue to protect our profits through a new wave of enterprise wide initiatives
on cost compression.
2) Financial Risks: TCLs breadth in international operations, our foreign currency borrowings and our dependency
on imports for the phosphatic fertilizers, continue to subject us to risks from changes in the relative value of
currencies. Our elaborate Treasury policy ensures that foreign exchange exposures are within prescribed limits
and the use of foreign exchange forward contracts is resorted to judiciously. We have a separate Risk Management
Committee which monitors & helps mitigate our currency and interest rate risks.
3) Government Subsidy on sale of fertilizers: Effective April 1, 2010, the Government has introduced a Nutrient
Based Subsidy for Phosphatic & Potash based fertilizers. This change could result in margin pressures over the
short/medium term. Uncertainty regarding the timing of receipts of government subsidy in our fertilizer business
is a major factor affecting cash flows and hence working capital requirements. Here again, our treasury policy
anticipates this risk and adequate precautions have been built in to address the issue.
4) Input costs and securitization of raw materials for fertilizer business: The prices of raw materials for
phosphatic fertilizers are subject to economic conditions and global demand-supply balances. With the change
in policy to Nutrient Based Subsidy, it’s imperative that the imports are competitive. While TCL has entered into
long term supply contracts for its key raw materials, the pricing of these are normally formula based. TCL
actively monitors the environment for opportunities and maintains good supplier relationships to ensure minimal
impact from commodity price fluctuations.
5) People and Talent: Attracting and retaining talented employees is core to our success. TCL has over the years
embarked on several “people initiatives” to enhance the environment and help employees achieve their personal
and professional goals. Work life balance is consciously pursued. TCL’s performance appraisal systems are well
integrated to our business objectives and help bring out the best in individuals. Investment in employees
through training is constantly made to ensure we equip our employees for challenges in their roles.
6) Safety and Environment related risks: TCL is conscious of its strong corporate reputation and the positive role
it can play by focusing on social and environmental issues. Towards this, the Company has set very exacting
standards in safety, ethics and environmental management. The Company continues to recognize the importance
of safety and environmental issues in our operations and have established comprehensive indicators to track
performance in these areas. TCL values the safety of our employees and constantly raises the bar in ensuring a
safe work place.
The Company continues to benchmark its Internal Audit and Risk Management practices with global best and
ensures that high standards are set to meet the challenges of the external environment.
Cautionary Statement
Statements in this Management Discussion and Analysis describing the Company’s objectives, projections, estimates and
expectations may be ‘forward looking statements’ within the meaning of applicable laws and regulations. Actual results
might differ substantially or materially from those expressed or implied. Important developments that could affect the
Company’s operations include a downtrend in the agriculture, fabric wash and glass industry— global or domestic or
both, significant changes in political and economic environment in India or key markets abroad, tax laws, litigation,
labour relations, exchange rate fluctuations, interest and other costs.
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT

1. Company’s Philosophy on the Code of Governance
Corporate Governance essentially is the system by which companies are directed and controlled by the
management in the best interest of the stakeholders and others. Corporate Governance ensures fairness,
transparency and integrity of the management. Corporate Governance is a way of life, rather than a mere legal
compulsion. It further inspires and strengthens investor’s confidence and commitment to the Company.
The corporate governance philosophy of the Company has been further strengthened with the adoption of
the Tata Code of Conduct, Tata Business Excellence Model, Tata Code for Prevention of Insider Trading and
Code of Corporate Disclosure Practices. The Company, through its Board and Committees, endeavours to strike
and deliver the highest governing standards for the benefit of its stakeholders.
In compliance with the disclosure requirements of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement executed with the
stock exchanges, the details are set out below:
2. Board of Directors
Composition
The Board has an optimum combination of Executive and Non-Executive Directors, and is in conformity with
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement entered into with the stock exchanges in which the Company’s Shares are
listed. The composition of the Board as on March 31, 2010 was as under:
Category of Directors Number of Directors Percentage to the Board
Promoter, Non-executive (Including Chairman) 2 17%
Executive (including Managing Director) 3 25%
Independent, Non-Executive 6 50%
Non-Independent , Non-Executive 1 08%
None of the Directors on the Board is a Member of more than 10 Committees and Chairman of more than 5
Committees (as per Clause 49(I)(C)(ii)) across all the companies in which he is a Director. All the Directors have
made the requisite disclosures regarding Committee positions held by them in other companies.
Meetings held
The Board met 9 (nine times) on the following dates during the financial year 2009-2010.
April 29, 2009 August 12, 2009 December 07, 2009
May 28, 2009 September 22, 2009 January 29, 2010
July 30, 2009 October 29, 2009 March 30, 2010
Board Procedure
The annual calendar of Board Meetings is agreed upon at the beginning of the year.
The Agenda is circulated well in advance to the Board members. The items in the Agenda are backed by
comprehensive background information to enable the Board to take appropriate decisions. In addition to the
information required under Annexure IA to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, the Board is also kept informed
of major events/items and approvals taken wherever necessary. The Managing Director at the Board Meetings
keeps the Board apprised of the overall performance of the Company.
Code of Conduct
The Company has adopted the Tata Code of Conduct for all the employees of the Company including the
Whole-time Directors. The Board had also approved a Code of Conduct for Non-Executive Directors. The Code
of Conduct for the employees as well as Non-Executive Directors are posted on the Company’s website.
Further, all the Board members and senior management personnel (as per Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement)
have affirmed the compliance with the respective Code of Conduct. A declaration to this effect signed by the
Managing Director (CEO) forms part of this report.
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Category and Attendance of Directors
The names and categories of the Directors on the Board, their attendance at Board Meetings held during the
financial year 2009-2010 and at the last Annual General Meeting (AGM), as also the number of Directorships and
Committee positions held by them in other public limited companies as on March 31, 2010 are as follows:
Name Category No. of Whether Number of No. of Committee
Board attended Directorships positions held
Meetings AGM in other public in other public
attended held on limited companies* limited companies*
during the July 30,
financial 2009 Chairman Board Chairman Committee
year of the Member of the Member
2009-2010 Board Committee
Mr. Ratan. N. Tata Promoter, 4 Yes 9 1 — —

(Chairman) Non-Executive
Mr. R. Gopalakrishnan Promoter, 9 Yes 2 6 — 3

(Vice Chairman) Non-Executive
Mr. Nusli N. Wadia Independent, 4 No 3 3 — —

Non-Executive
Mr. Prasad R. Menon Non-Independent, 6 Yes 3 8 — 1

Non-Executive
Mr. Nasser Munjee Independent, 8 Yes 1 13 3 3

Non-Executive
Dr. Yoginder K. Alagh Independent, 9 Yes — 2 — 2

Non-Executive
Dr. M.S. Ananth Independent, 4 No — 2 — 2

Non-Executive
Mr. Arun Nath Maira Independent, 2 N.A — — — —

(ceased to be a Non-Executive
Director w.e.f.
July 22, 2009)
Mr. E.A. Kshirsagar Independent, 8 Yes — 5 3 4

Non-Executive
Dr. Y.S.P. Thorat Independent, 2 N.A. — 2 — —

(appointed as an Non-Executive
Additional Director
w.e.f. January 08,
2010)@
Mr. R. Mukundan Managing Director 9 Yes — 1 — —
Mr. Kapil Mehan Executive Director 8 Yes — — — —
Mr. P. K. Ghose Executive Director 8 Yes — 2 1 1

* Note: Excludes Directorships in Private Limited Companies, Foreign companies and Government Bodies. Only Audit
Committee and Shareholders’/Investors’ Grievance Committee have been considered for the committee positions.
@ Appointment is subject to approval of the shareholders’ at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
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Details of the Directors seeking appointment/re-appointment at the Annual General Meeting, pursuant to
Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement, have been given alongwith the Notice of Annual General Meeting.
Shareholdings of Non-executive Directors as on March 31, 2010 are as under:
Name No. of Ordinary shares held % of Paid-up Capital
Mr. R. N. Tata (Chairman) 28695 0.012%
Mr. R. Gopalakrishnan (Vice-Chairman) 15000 0.006%
3. Audit Committee
Meetings held:
During the financial year 2009-2010, 10 (ten) Audit Committee meetings were held on the following dates:
April 07, 2009 September 11, 2009 January 28, 2010
May 27, 2009 October 28, 2009 March 02, 2010
July 08, 2009 December 03, 2009
July 28, 2009 January 16, 2010
Composition and Attendance:
Name of Director Composition as on March 31, 2010 No. of meetings Attended
Mr. Nasser Munjee Chairman 10
Mr. R. Gopalakrishnan Member 8
Dr. Yoginder K. Alagh Member 10
Mr. E. A. Kshirsagar Member 9
Mr. Nasser Munjee is an eminent Economist and Finance professional. All members of the Committee have
wide exposure and possess sound knowledge in the area of accounts, finance, audit, internal controls etc. The
composition of the Committee is in conformity with Clause 49 (II) (A) of the Listing Agreement.
Terms of Reference
The terms of reference of the Audit Committee, broadly are as under:
1. Integrity of the Company’s financial statements together with any significant financial reporting
judgements contained in them and adherence to Accounting Standards.
2. Company’s financial reporting process.
3. Company’s compliance with the legal and regulatory requirements and the Tata Code of Conduct (TCoC).
4. External Auditors qualification and independence.
5. Performance of the Company’s external auditors and the Internal Audit function.
6. Adequacy of the Enterprise Risk Management Process.
7. Adequacy and reliability of the internal control system.
The Executive Director & CFO, External Auditors and Head - Internal Audit and Risk Management attend and
participate at all meetings of the Committee. The Committee from time to time also invites such of the
executives, as it considers appropriate, to be present at the meetings.
Company Secretary acts as the Secretary to the Committee.
Mr. Nasser Munjee – Chairman of Audit Committee, Mr. R. Gopalakrishnan, Dr. Yoginder K. Alagh and Mr. E.A.
Kshirsagar – Members of the Audit Committee were present at the last Annual General Meeting held on July
30, 2009.
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4. Remuneration Committee
Meetings Held:
During the financial year 2009-2010, 1 (one) Remuneration Committee meeting was held on May 28, 2009.
Composition and Attendance
Name of Director Composition as on March 31, 2010 No. of meetings attended
Mr. Nusli N. Wadia Chairman 1
Mr. Ratan N. Tata Member 1

Terms of Reference:
• To appraise the performance of Managing and Executive Director and
• To determine and recommend to the Board, compensation payable to Managing and Executive Director.
Remuneration Policy:
Non-Executive Directors
The remuneration of the Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) of the Company is decided by the Board of Directors.
The NEDs are paid remuneration by way of Commission and Sitting Fees. In terms of the approval of the
members at the 69th Annual General Meeting of the Company held on August 04, 2008, commission is paid at
a rate not exceeding one per cent of the net profits of the Company calculated in accordance with the
provisions of Sections 198, 349 and 350 of the Companies Act, 1956. The distribution of the commission
amongst the NEDs is determined by the Board and is broadly based on attendance, contribution at the Board
Meetings and various Committee Meetings as well as time spent on operational matters.
The Company did not have any pecuniary relationship or transactions with the Non Executive Directors during
the financial year 2009-2010.
Managing Director and Executive Directors
The Company pays remuneration to its Managing Director and Executive Directors by way of salary, perquisites
and allowances (a fixed component) and commission (a variable component). Salary is paid within the overall
limits approved by the members of the Company. The Board, on the recommendations of the Remuneration
Committee, approves the annual increments (effective 1st April each year). Within the prescribed ceiling, the
perquisite package is recommended by the Remuneration Committee to the Board. Commission is calculated
with reference to the net profits of the Company in a particular financial year and is determined by the Board
of Directors at the end of the financial year based on the recommendations of the Remuneration Committee,
subject to the overall ceiling as stipulated in Sections 198 and 309 of the Companies Act, 1956.
Details of remuneration paid to the Managing Director and Executive Directors during the financial
year 2009-2010
(Rupees)
Director Salary Perquisites and Commission
Allowance # (for the financial
year 2008-2009)
paid in 2009-2010)
Mr. Homi R. Khusrokhan
(retired w.e.f December 14, 2008) — — 100,00,000
Mr. R. Mukundan – Managing Director 30,00,000 87,91,713 20,00,000
Mr. Kapil Mehan – Executive Director 27,00,000 77,37,508 15,00,000
Mr. P.K. Ghose – Executive Director 27,00,000 69,16,889 15,00,000
# Does not include contribution to Gratuity Fund, as separate figures are not available for the Managing Director /
Executive Directors.
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Non-Executive Directors:
(Rupees)
Director Sitting Commission
Fees (for the financial year
2008-2009)
paid in 2009-2010
Mr. Ratan N. Tata 1,65,000 36,23,000
Mr. R. Gopalakrishnan 4,45,000 53,48,000
Mr. Nusli N. Wadia 1,00,000 18,19,000
Mr. Prasad R. Menon 2,00,000 24,69,000
Dr. T. Mukherjee (ceased to be a Director w.e.f. March 30, 2009) — 14,18,000
Mr. Nasser Munjee 3,60,000 47,35,000
Dr. Yoginder K. Alagh 4,00,000 37,45,000
Dr. M. S. Ananth (appointed as an Additional Director w.e.f. April 03, 2008) 80,000 4,25,000
Mr. Arun Nath Maira(ceased to be a Director w.e.f. July 22, 2009) 40,000 5,67,000
Mr. E.A. Kshirsagar (appointed as an Additional Director w.e.f. November 26, 2008) 3,40,000 8,51,000
Dr. Y.S.P. Thorat (appointed as an Additional Director w.e.f January 08, 2010) 40,000 —
Commission payable to the Directors for the financial year 2009-10
Non Executive Directors : Rs.250 lacs

Mr. R. Mukundan : Rs.150 lacs
Mr. Kapil Mehan : Rs.100 lacs
Mr. P.K. Ghose : Rs.100 lacs
As per the practice, commission to the Directors is paid after the annual accounts are adopted by the members
at the Annual General Meeting.
5. Shareholders’/Investors’ Grievance Committee
During the financial year 2009-2010, 2 (two) meetings were held on May 27, 2009 and October 28, 2009.
Name of Director Composition as on March 31, 2010 No. of meetings attended
Dr. Yoginder K. Alagh Chairman 2
Mr. R. Mukundan Member 2
Terms of Reference:
To look into redressal of investors’ complaints and requests such as transfer of shares/debentures, non-receipt
of dividend, annual report, etc.
Based on the report received from the Company’s Registrars, the number of Complaints received from
shareholders comprises of correspondence identified as complaints i.e. letter received through statutory/
regulatory bodies and letter pertaining to fraudulent encashment.
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Status of Investor Complaints as on March 31, 2010 and reported under Clause 41 of the Listing Agreement
are as under:
Complaints as on April 1, 2009 : Nil
Received during the year : 29
Resolved during the year : 29
Pending as on March 31, 2010 : Nil
Name, Designation and address of Compliance Officer
Mr. Rajiv Chandan
Company Secretary & Head - Legal
Bombay House, 24 Homi Mody Street,
Fort, Mumbai 400 001
6. Executive Committee of the Board
At the Board meeting held on July 30, 2009, the Board of Directors accorded their consent to the change of
name of the Committee from the “Committee of Directors” to the “Executive Committee of the Board”.
Meetings Held:
During the financial year 2009-2010, 4 (four) Executive Committee of the Board meetings were held on the
following dates:
June 11, 2009 November 25, 2009
September 09, 2009 January 12, 2010
Composition and Attendance:
Name of Director Composition as on March 31, 2010 No of meetings attended
Mr. Ratan N. Tata Chairman 3
Mr. Nusli N. Wadia Member —
Mr. Prasad R. Menon Member 4
Mr. R. Mukundan
(w.e.f. December 15, 2008) Member 4
Mr. Kapil Mehan(w.e.f. July 30, 2009) Member 3
Mr. P.K.Ghose(w.e.f. July 30, 2009) Member 3
Terms of Reference:
• To periodically review the ongoing capital expenditure and the investments made by the Company.
• To examine new proposals for investments from the stand point of their business and financial impact.
• To formulate the future strategic direction and business development of the Company.
In addition to the existing terms of reference, the following are the new terms of reference for this Committee
as laid down by the Board at its meeting held on July 30, 2009.
To do a detailed review of the following items before these are presented to the Board:
• The Business and strategy of the Company.
• Long term financial projections and cash flows.
• Capital and Revenue Budgets and Capital Expenditure programmes.
• Acquisitions, divestments and business restructuring proposals.
• Senior management succession planning.
• Any other item as may be decided by the Board.
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7. Nomination Committee
The Committee (Non-mandatory) was constituted on May 27, 2008.
Meetings Held:
During the financial year 2009-2010, 1 (one) Nomination Committee meeting was held on July 30, 2009.
Mr. Ratan N. Tata Member 1

Terms of Reference:
• To make recommendations to the Board regarding the composition of the Board.
• To identify Independent Directors to be inducted to the Board from time to time.
• To take steps to refresh the composition of the Board from time to time.
8. Ethics and Compliance Committee
This Committee (Non-mandatory) was constituted on October 29, 2009.
Meetings Held:
During the financial year 2009-2010, 1 (one) Ethics and Compliance Committee meeting was held on December
03, 2009.
Mr. R. Mukundan Member 1

Terms of Reference:
• To set forth policies relating to and oversee the implementation of the Insider Code.
• To take on record status reports prepared by the Compliance Officer detailing the dealings in Securities
by the Specified Persons and their dependants on a monthly basis.
• To decide penal action in respect of violation of the Regulations / the Code by any Specified Person.
9. Details on General Body Meetings:
Location, date and time of General Meetings held during the last 3 years:
Annual General Meeting (AGM):
Year Location Date Day Time
2006-07 Birla Matushri Sabhagar, July 27, 2007 Friday 3.00 p.m.
19,Vithaldas Thackersey Marg,
Mumbai 400 020
2007-08 Birla Matushri Sabhagar, August 04, 2008 Monday 3.00 p.m.
Mumbai 400 020
2008-09 Birla Matushri Sabhagar, July 30, 2009 Thursday 3.00 p.m.
Mumbai 400 020
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Special resolutions passed at the last 3 Annual General Meetings (AGM)
1. At the AGM held on July 27, 2007:- Approving the change in the place of keeping the Registers and
Records of the Company pursuant to Section 163 of the Companies Act, 1956.
2. At the AGM held on August 04, 2008 – Approving the payment of Commission to Non-Wholetime Directors
pursuant to Section 309 of the Companies Act, 1956.
3. At the AGM held on July 30, 2009 – Approving the amendment to Common Seal provision in the Articles
of Association of the Company.
None of the resolutions was required to be passed through postal ballot.
10. Disclosures
Related Party Transactions
During the financial year 2009-2010 there were no materially significant transactions entered into between
the Company and its promoters, directors or the management, subsidiaries or relatives, etc. that may have
potential conflict with the interests of the Company at large. Declarations have been received from the senior
management personnel to this effect.
Statutory Compliance, Penalties and Strictures
The Company has complied with the requirements of the Stock Exchanges/SEBI/ and Statutory Authority on
all matters related to capital markets during the last three years. No penalties or strictures have been imposed
on the Company by these authorities.
CEO/CFO Certification
The Managing Director (CEO) and the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) have certified to the Board in accordance
with Clause 49(V) of the Listing Agreement pertaining to CEO/CFO certification for the financial year ended
March 31, 2010.
Whistle Blower Policy
The Company has adopted a Whistle Blower policy, to provide a formal mechanism to the employees to report
their concerns about unethical behaviour, actual or suspected fraud or violation of the Company’s Conduct or
Ethics policy. The policy provides for adequate safeguards against victimization of employees who avail of the
mechanism and also provides for direct access to the Chairman of the Audit Committee. It is affirmed that no
personnel of the Company has been denied access to the Audit Committee.
Non-Mandatory Requirements:
The Company has complied with all the mandatory requirements of Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement
relating to Corporate Governance.
The status of compliance with Non-mandatory requirement is as under:
• The Company has adopted the guidelines for the composition of the Board of Directors, which provide
for the tenure and retirement age for the Non-Executive Directors.
• The Company has setup a Remuneration Committee pursuant to Clause 49 of the Listing Agreement. The
details of this Committee are given above.
• The Company has also set up Executive Committee of the Board, Nomination Committee and Ethics and
Compliance Committee. The details of these Committees are given above.
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11. Means of Communication:
• The quarterly results are published in the following Newspapers:

• Indian Express (English)
• Business Standard (English)
• Business Line (English)
• Loksatta (Marathi)
• Free Press Journal (English)
• The financial results are displayed on www.tatachemicals.com.
• Management Discussion and Analysis forms part of the Annual Report.
• The official news releases, presentation made to the Shareholders at the Annual General Meeting and the
presentation made to analysts are posted on the Company’s website.
12. General Shareholder Information
Annual General Meeting
Date and Time : August 9, 2010 at 3.00 p.m.
Venue : Birla Matushri Sabhagar, 19 Sir Vithaldas Thackersey Marg,

Mumbai - 400 020
Financial year : April to March
Book Closure Date : July 06, 2010 to July 26, 2010 (both days inclusive for the purpose of
AGM and Dividend)
Dividend payment date : On or after August 10, 2010
Listing on Stock Exchanges : The Company’s Ordinary Shares are listed on the following Stock
Exchanges:
(1) Bombay Stock Exchange Limited, (BSE),

Phiroze Jeejeebhoy Towers, Dalal Street, Mumbai 400 001.
(2) The National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE)

Exchange Plaza, Bandra – Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mumbai 400 051.
(3) The Calcutta Stock Exchange Association Limited.

7, Lyons Range, Kolkata 700 001
[The application for delisting of shares is still pending with the Calcutta Stock Exchange and the Company is
vigorously following up in this matter.]
The Company has paid the Annual Listing fees, for the financial year 2009-10.
Stock Code:
The Bombay Stock Exchange Limited, (Physical Segment) TATACHM770
The Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (Demat Segment) TATACHM500770
The National Stock Exchange of India Limited TATACHEM EQ
The Calcutta Stock Exchange Association Limited TATACHEM30012
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Demat ISIN in NSDL and CDSL for Equity Shares INE092A01019
Market Price Data:
Bombay Stock Exchange National Stock Exchange
(in Rupees) (in Rupees)
High Low High Low
Apr- 2009 175.45 140.95 175.25 140.00
May-2009 249.50 172.25 249.40 171.50
Jun-2009 265.95 215.10 269.00 215.30
Jul-2009 259.40 189.85 259.35 189.00
Aug-2009 271.90 240.20 271.85 240.10
Sep-2009 283.45 240.10 304.50 240.00
Oct-2009 296.80 249.10 305.00 248.50
Nov-2009 293.00 256.10 293.70 255.65
Dec-2009 341.80 281.00 341.50 280.10
Jan-2010 336.00 275.10 336.20 276.05
Feb-2010 309.70 271.00 309.45 273.75
Mar-2010 329.70 284.75 331.85 284.50
Graphical Representation of Performance of Tata Chemicals Limited’s Share Price in comparison with BSE
Sensex.
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15000 300
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5000 100
0 0
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Registrar and Transfer Agents.

TSR Darashaw Limited Tel. : 022 6656 84 84
Unit: TATA CHEMICALS LIMITED Fax : 022 6656 84 94
6-10 Haji Moosa Patrawala Industrial Estate E-mail : csg-unit@tsrdarashaw.com
20, Dr. E. Moses Road Website: www.tsrdarashaw.com
Mahalaxmi, Mumbai – 400 011 Business Hours : 10.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
(Monday to Friday)
For the convenience of investors based in the following cities, transfer documents and letters will also be accepted
at the following branches of TSR Darashaw Limited:
TSR Darashaw Limited TSR Darashaw Limited
503, Barton Centre, 5th Floor Tata Centre, 1st Floor,
84, M. G. Road, 43, Jawaharlal Nehru Road
Bangalore - 560 001 Kolkata - 700 071
Tel: 080 25320321 Tel: 033 22883087
Fax: 080 25580019 Fax: 033 22883062
E-mail: tsrdlbang@tsrdarashaw.com e-mail: tsrdlcal@tsrdarashaw.com
TSR Darashaw Limited TSR Darashaw Limited
Plot No. 2/42, Sant Vihar Bungalow No. 1, ‘E’ Road
Ansari Road, Daryaganj Northern Town, Bistupur
New Delhi -110 002 Jamshedpur - 831 001
Tel: 011 23271805 Tel: 0657 2426616
Fax: 011 23271802 Fax: 0657 2426937
E-mail: tsrdldel@tsrdarashaw.com E-mail: tsrdljsr@tsrdarashaw.com
TSR Darashaw Limited
C/o Shah Consultancy Services Limited
3, Sumathinath Complex,
Pritam Nagar,Akhada Road,
Ellis Bridge,
Ahmedabad – 380 006
Telefax: 079-2657 6038
Email: shahconsultancy@hotmail.com
Share Transfer Process:
Shares in physical forms are processed by the Registrar and Share transfer agent within 15-20 days from the date of
receipt, if the documents are complete in all respects. The Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer, the Company
Secretary and Sr. Manager – Finance & Secretarial have been severally empowered to approve transfers.
Distribution of Shareholding as on March 31, 2010
Category No. of Shares Percentage No. of Percentage
Shareholders
1 — 500 21587989 8.87 185172 89.21
501 — 1000 9022394 3.71 12110 5.83
1001 — 2000 8436852 3.47 5882 2.83
2001 — 3000 4548382 1.87 1829 0.88
3001 — 4000 2682861 1.10 762 0.37
4001 — 5000 2204602 0.91 486 0.23
5001 — 10000 5669897 2.33 805 0.39
Greater than 10000 189103301 77.74 529 0.26
Total 243256278 100.00 207575 100.00
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Category of shareholding as on March 31, 2010
Category No. of Shares Percentage
Tata Companies & Trusts 68,485,078 28.16
Resident Individuals 55,888,470 22.98
Foreign Holdings 32,595,739 13.40
Public Financial Institutions 54,309,881 22.32
Government / Government Companies 76,048 0.03
Other Companies, Mutual Funds 31,500,291 12.95
Nationalised Banks 400,771 0.16
Total 243,256,278 100.00
Dematerialization of shares and liquidity:
Percentage of Shares held in
physical form : 4.54
electronic form with NSDL : 92.07
electronic form with CDSL : 3.39
The Company’s Ordinary shares are regularly traded on the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited and on the National
Stock Exchange of India Limited.
Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds:
Brief terms of the Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCBs) issued in 2004-05 are as under:
Total Issue size : US$150 million
Face Value : US$ 1000 each
Initial Conversion price : Rs. 231.375 per Ordinary Share
New Conversion price : Rs. 230.78 per Ordinary Share (refer Note No. 8 of Notes to Accounts)
Conversion Period : Between March 13, 2005 and January 22, 2010
Conversion during year 2009-10 : US$ 42.76 million
FCCBs Redeemed : US$ 1.15 million
on January 31, 2010
Plant Locations
Chemicals Division : Mithapur 361 345,
Okhamandal, Gujarat
Fertilizer Division : Indira Dham, P. O. Box No. 1
Babrala 202 521, Dist. Badaun, Uttar Pradesh
Haldia Works : P. O. Durgachak, Haldia, Dist. East Midnapore,
West Bengal - 721 602
Subsidiaries
– Homefield International Pvt. Ltd.
IFS Court, Twenty Eight, Cybercity, Ebene, Mauritius
– Homefield Pvt. UK Ltd.
18, Grosvenor Place, London, SWIX7HS
– Brunner Mond Group Limited
Mond House, Winnington, Northwich, Cheshire, CW84DT
• Brunner Mond (UK) Limited
• Brunner Mond Limited
• The Magadi Soda Company Limited, Kenya
• Brunner Mond (South Africa) (Pty) Limited
• Northwich Resource Management Limited
• Brunner Mond Generation Company Limited
• Transcontinental Holdings Limited
• Magadi Railway Company Limited
• Brunner Mond B.V.
– Wyoming 1 (Mauritius) Pvt. Ltd.
– Wyoming 2 (Mauritius) Pvt. Ltd.
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– Gusiute Holdings (UK) Ltd

Mond House, Winnington, Northwich, Cheshire, CW84DT
– Valley Holdings Inc.
Corporation Trust Center,
1209 Orange Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801,
New Castle.
– General Chemical Industrial Products Inc.
120 Eagle Rock Avenue, East Hanover
N J – 07936
• General Chemical International Inc
• NHO Canada Holding Inc.
• General Chemical (Soda Ash) Inc.
• Bayberry Management Corporation
• General Chemical (Soda Ash) Partners LLC (GCSAP LLC)
• General Chemical (Great Britain) Limited
• General Chemical Canada Holding Inc
• GCSAP Holdings (DE general partnership)
• General Chemical (Soda Ash) Partners (DE general partnership).
• GCSAP Canada Inc.
– Bio Energy Venture – 1 (Mauritius) Pvt. Ltd
IFS Court, TwentyEight, Cybercity, Ebene, Mauritius
– Bio Energy Venture – 2 (Mauritius) Pvt. Ltd
– Tata Chemicals Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
(Representative Office) 5 Shenton Way, # 09-03
UIC Building, Singapore - 068808
– Grown Energy Zambeze Holdings Pvt. Ltd.
– Rallis India Limited
156/ 157, 15th Floor, Nariman Bhavan, 227, Nariman Point
Mumbai 400 021
– Rallis Australasia Pty. Limited
270 Bagieau Road, West Harvey WA 6220
– Rallis Chemistry Exports Limited
156/ 157, 15th Floor, Nariman Bhavan, 227, Nariman Point
Mumbai 400 021
Joint Ventures
– Indo Maroc Phosphore S.A (IMACID)
Immeuble OCP, 2, rue Al Abtal – Hay Erraha,
Casablanca, Morocco.
– Kemax B.V.
Oosterhorn 4, 9936 HD Farmsum, Delfzijl,
The Netherlands.
– Khet-Se Agriproduce India Pvt. Ltd.
Jeevan Bharati Building
10th Floor, Connaught Place
New Delhi – 110 001
– Alcad
c/o General Chemical Industrial Products
120 Eagle Rock Avenue
East Hanover, NJ 07936
USA
– JOil (S) Pte. Ltd.
1Research Link, National University of Singapore,
Singapore – 117604
Address for correspondence : Tata Chemicals Limited
Bombay House, 24, Homi Mody Street, Fort, Mumbai 400 001.
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DECLARATION
I, R. Mukundan, Managing Director of Tata Chemicals Limited, hereby declare that all the members of the Board of
Directors and the Senior Management personnel have affirmed compliance with the Code of Conduct, applicable
to them as laid down by the Board of Directors in terms of Clause 49(1) (D) (ii) of the Listing Agreement entered
into with the Stock Exchanges, for the year ended March 31, 2010.
For Tata Chemicals Limited
Mumbai R. Mukundan
May 24, 2010 Managing Director
AUDITORS’CERTIFICATE
TO THE MEMBERS OF
TATA CHEMICALS LIMITED
We have examined the compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance by TATA CHEMICALS LIMITED (“the
Company”), for the year ended 31St March, 2010 as stipulated in Clause 49 of the Listing Agreements of the
Company with the stock exchanges.
The compliance of conditions of Corporate Governance is the responsibility of the Management. Our examination
was limited to a review of the procedures and implementation thereof adopted by the Company for ensuring
compliance with the conditions of Corporate Governance. It is neither an audit nor an expression of opinion on the
financial statements of the Company.
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, we certify that the
Company has complied with the conditions of Corporate Governance as stipulated in Clause 49 of the Listing
Agreements.
We further state that such compliance is neither an assurance as to the future viability of the Company nor of the
efficiency or effectiveness with which the Management has conducted the affairs of the Company.
For DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS For N.M.RAIJI & CO.

Chartered Accountants Chartered Accountants
(Registration No. 117366W) (Registration No. 108296W)
NALIN M. SHAH J.M. GANDHI

Partner Partner
Membership No: 15860 Membership No: 37924
Mumbai, May 24, 2010.
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AUDITORS’ REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF
1. We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of TATA CHEMICALS LIMITED (“the Company”) as at 31st March,
2010, the Profit and Loss Account and the Cash Flow Statement of the Company for the year ended on that
date, both annexed thereto. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s Management.
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
2. We conducted our audit in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in India. Those Standards
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatements. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and the disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and the significant estimates made by the Management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
3. As required by the Companies (Auditor’s Report) Order, 2003 (CARO) issued by the Central Government in
terms of Section 227 (4A) of the Companies Act, 1956, we enclose in the Annexure a statement on the matters
specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the said Order.
4. Further to our comments in the Annexure referred to in paragraph 3 above, we report as follows:
(i) we have obtained all the information and explanations which to the best of our knowledge and belief
were necessary for the purposes of our audit;
(ii) in our opinion, proper books of account as required by law have been kept by the Company so far as it
appears from our examination of those books;
(iii) the Balance Sheet, the Profit and Loss Account and the Cash Flow Statement dealt with by this report are
in agreement with the books of account;
(iv) in our opinion, the Balance Sheet, the Profit and Loss Account and the Cash Flow Statement dealt with by
this report are in compliance with the Accounting Standards referred to in Section 211 (3C) of the
Companies Act, 1956;
(v) in our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanations given to us, the said
accounts give the information required by the Companies Act, 1956 in the manner so required and give a
true and fair view in conformity with the accounting principles generally accepted in India:
a) in the case of the Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the Company as at 31st March, 2010;
b) in the case of the Profit and Loss Account, of the profit of the Company for the year ended on that
date and
c) in the case of the Cash Flow Statement, of the cash flows of the Company for the year ended on that
date.
5. On the basis of the written representations received from the Directors as on 31st March, 2010 taken on record
by the Board of Directors, we report that none of the Directors is disqualified as on 31st March, 2010 from
being appointed as a Director in terms of Section 274 (1) (g) of the Companies Act, 1956.
For DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS For N. M. RAIJI & CO.
(Reg. No. 117366W) (Reg. No. 108296W)
NALIN M. SHAH J. M. GANDHI
Partner Partner
(Membership No. 15860) (Membership No. 37924)
MUMBAI, 24th May, 2010
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ANNEXURE TO THE AUDITORS’ REPORT
(Referred to in paragraph 3 of our report of even date)
(i) Having regard to the nature of the Company’s business/activities/result/ transactions, etc. clauses (x) and (xiii)
of paragraph 4 of CARO are not applicable.
(ii) In respect of its fixed assets:
(a) The Company has maintained proper records showing full particulars, including quantitative details and
situation of fixed assets.
(b) The fixed assets were physically verified during the year by the Management in accordance with a regular
programme of verification which, in our opinion, provides for physical verification of all the fixed assets at
reasonable intervals. According to the information and explanations given to us, no material discrepancies
were noticed on such verification.
(c) The fixed assets disposed off during the year, in our opinion, do not constitute a substantial part of the
fixed assets of the Company and such disposal has, in our opinion, not affected the going concern status
of the Company.
(iii) In respect of its inventory:
(a) As explained to us, the inventories were physically verified during the year by the Management at
reasonable intervals.
(b) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, the procedures of physical
verification of inventories followed by the Management were reasonable and adequate in relation to the
size of the Company and the nature of its business.
(c) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has maintained
proper records of its inventories and no material discrepancies were noticed on physical verification.
(iv) In respect of the loans, secured or unsecured, granted by the Company to companies, firms or other parties
covered in the Register under Section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956, according to the information and
explanations given to us:
(a) The Company had granted unsecured loan (including interest capitalised) to a wholly-owned subsidiary
in the earlier years. At the year-end, the outstanding balance of such loan is Rs. Nil and the maximum
amount involved during the year, was Rs. 372.43 crores.
(b) Since the loan amount was converted into preference shares at beginning of the year, clauses 4 (iii) (b)
and (c) pertaining to the rate of interest and other terms and conditions of such loans and the regularity
of the receipts of principal amounts and interest thereon respectively are not applicable.
(c) There were no overdue amounts above Rs. 1 lakh remaining outstanding towards principal and interest
as at the year-end.
(v) The Company has not taken any loans, secured or unsecured, from companies, firms or other parties covered
in the Register maintained under Section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956.
(vi) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, having regard to the explanations
that some of the items purchased are of special nature and suitable alternative sources are not readily available
for obtaining comparable quotations, there is an adequate internal control system commensurate with the
size of the Company and the nature of its business with regard to the purchases of inventory and fixed assets
and the sale of goods and services. During the course of our audit, we have not observed any major weakness
in such internal control system.
(vii) To the best of our knowledge and belief and according to the information and explanations given to us, we
are of the opinion that during the year there were no contracts or arrangements the particulars of which
needed to be entered into the Register maintained under Section 301 of the Companies Act, 1956.
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(viii) According to the information and explanations given to us, there are no deposit from the public in terms of
Sections 58A and 58AA or any other relevant provision of the Companies Act, 1956.
(ix) In our opinion, the Company has an adequate internal audit system commensurate with the size and nature of
its business.
(x) We have broadly reviewed the books of account maintained by the Company pursuant to the rules made by
the Central Government for the maintenance of cost records under Section 209(1)(d) of the Companies Act,
1956 in respect of certain products manufactured by the Company viz., Cement, Caustic Chlorine, Soda Ash,
Ammonia, Urea, Diammonium Phosphate, Nitrogen Phosphorous Potash, Single Super Phosphate, Sulphuric
Acid and Sodium Tripolyphosphate and are of the opinion that prima facie the prescribed accounts and
records have been made and maintained. We have, however, not made a detailed examination of the records
with a view to determining whether they are accurate or complete. To the best of our knowledge and according
to the information and explanations given to us, the Central Government has not prescribed the maintenance
of cost records for any other product of the Company.
(xi) According to the information and explanations given to us in respect of statutory dues:
(a) The Company has generally been regular in depositing undisputed dues, including Provident Fund, Investor
Education and Protection Fund, Employees’ State Insurance, Income Tax, Sales Tax, Value Added Tax, Wealth
Tax, Service Tax, Customs Duty, Excise Duty, Cess and other material statutory dues, applicable to it with
the appropriate authorities.
(b) There were no undisputed amounts payable in respect of Income-tax, Wealth Tax, Custom Duty, Excise
Duty, Cess and other material statutory dues in arrears as at 31st March, 2010 for a period of more than six
months from the date they became payable.
(c) Details of dues of Income-tax, Sales Tax, Wealth Tax, Service Tax, Customs Duty, Excise Duty and Cess
which have not been deposited as at 31st March, 2010 on account of dispute are given below:
Statute Nature of Dues Forum where Period to which Amount
dispute is the amount involved
pending relates (Rs. in crores)
Central Sales Sales Tax High Court 1997-2001 7.48
Tax Act, 1956 and (Central and State) Tribunal 1991-92, 1994-97,
Sales Tax Act of and Value Added 1999-2000 and
various states Tax 2001-03 9.27
Appellate 1995-99 and 12.76
authority upto 2001-2008
Commissioner’s
level
Customs Act, 1962 Customs Duty Supreme Court 1991-92 3.96
Tribunal 2001-04 0.96
Appellate authority 1987-88, 1992-93 0.19
upto Commissioner’s and 2001-02
level
Central Excise Excise Duty Supreme Court 1974-1980 and 0.31
Act, 1944 1981-85
Tribunal 1985-88, 1994-97 0.95
and 2005-06
Appellate authority 1994-2000 and 66.87
upto Commissioner’s 2004-09
level
Income Tax Act, 1961 Income Tax Appellate authority 2001-04 149.72
upto Commissioner’s
level
Total 252.47
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(xii) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has not defaulted
in repayment of dues to banks and financial institutions.
(xiii) In our opinion, the Company has not granted loans and advances on the basis of security by way of pledge
of shares, debentures and other securities.
(xiv) According to the information and explanations given to us, the Company is not dealing or trading in shares,
securities and debentures and other investments except for mutual fund units in which temporary surplus
funds are invested. In our opinion, proper records have been maintained of the transactions and contracts
and timely entries have been made therein. The units of mutual funds have been held by the Company in its
own name.
(xv) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, the terms and conditions of
the guarantees given by the Company for loans taken by others from banks and financial institutions are not
prima facie prejudicial to the interests of the Company.
(xvi) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us, the term loans have been
applied for the purposes for which they were obtained.
(xvii) In our opinion and according to the information and explanations given to us and on an overall examination
of the Balance Sheet, we report that funds raised on short-term basis have not been used during the year for
long- term investment.
(xviii) According to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has not made any preferential
allotment of shares to parties and companies covered in the Register maintained under Section 301 of the
Companies Act, 1956.
(xix) According to the information and explanations given to us, the Company has not issued any secured
debentures during the year.
(xx) The Company has not raised any money by way of a public issue during the year.
(xxi) To the best of our knowledge and according to the information and explanations given to us, no fraud by or
on the Company has been noticed or reported during the year.

(Reg. No. 117366W) (Reg. No. 108296W)
Partner Partner
(Membership No. 15860) (Membership No. 37924)
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Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2010

As at
31-Mar-09
Schedule Page Rupees Rupees Rupees
in crores in crores in crores
SOURCES OF FUNDS
1. SHAREHOLDERS’ FUNDS
(a) Share Capital ....................................................... A 64 243.32 235.23
(b) Reserves and Surplus ...................................... B 64 4,039.64 3,624.07
4,282.96 3,859.30
2. LOAN FUNDS
(a) Secured Loans .................................................... C 65 249.24 249.48
(b) Unsecured Loans ............................................... D 65 2,697.27 3,426.62
2,946.51 3,676.10
3. DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY (net) .............................. 190.22 103.02
(Note 5, page 79)
4. TOTAL ............................................................................... 7,419.69 7,638.42
APPLICATION OF FUNDS
5. FIXED ASSETS
(a) Gross Block ........................................................... 3,803.50 3,602.99
(b) Less : Depreciation and Impairment ......... 2,211.06 2,058.01
(c) Net Block ............................................................... E 66 1,592.44 1,544.98
(d) Capital Work-in-Progress ................................ 237.65 307.22
1,830.09 1,852.20
6. INVESTMENTS ............................................................... F 67 4,905.59 4,473.73
7. FOREIGN CURRENCY MONETARY ITEM
TRANSLATION DIFFERENCE .................................... 7.89 237.39
(Note 26, page 90)
8. CURRENT ASSETS, LOANS AND ADVANCES
(a) Inventories ............................................................ G 70 611.19 961.35
(b) Sundry Debtors .................................................. H 70 581.60 1,001.73
(c) Cash and Bank Balances ................................ I 71 712.65 638.75
(d) Loans and Advances ........................................ J 71 277.32 616.97
2,182.76 3,218.80
Less :
9. CURRENT LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS
(a) Current Liabilities .............................................. K 72 1,153.45 1,770.99
(b) Provisions .............................................................. L 72 353.19 372.71
1,506.64 2,143.70
10. NET CURRENT ASSETS (8-9) .................................... 676.12 1,075.10
11. TOTAL ............................................................................... 7,419.69 7,638.42
12. Notes on the Balance Sheet and
Profit and Loss Account ........................................... M 73
In terms of our report attached For and on behalf of the Board
For DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS For N. M. RAIJI & CO. Ratan N Tata Chairman
Chartered Accountants Chartered Accountants R Gopalakrishnan Vice-Chairman
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Nusli N Wadia
Prasad R Menon
NALIN M. SHAH J. M. GANDHI Nasser Munjee
Partner Partner Dr Yoginder Alagh Directors
Dr M S Ananth
Eknath A Kshirsagar
R Mukundan Managing Director
Rajiv Chandan Kapil Mehan Executive Director
Mumbai, 24th May, 2010. Company Secretary & Head Legal P.K. Ghose Executive Director & CFO
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Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31st March, 2010
Previous Year
INCOME
1. Sales .................................................................................. 1 (1) 60 5,512.54 8,536.60
Less : Excise Duty ........................................................ 100.28 174.51
Net Sales ......................................................................... 5,412.26 8,362.09
2. Operating Income ...................................................... 1 (2) 60 64.38 36.94
3. Other Income ............................................................... 2 60 192.83 94.68
4. Reversal of impairment ............................................ — 31.84
5. TOTAL INCOME ............................................................. 5,669.47 8,525.55
EXPENDITURE
6. Manufacturing and Other Expenses .................. 3 61 4,580.14 7,418.70
7. Borrowing Costs .......................................................... 4 62 205.73 191.23
8. Foreign exchange loss on borrowings (net) ... 108.28 92.32
4,894.15 7,702.25
9. Depreciation and Amortisation ............................ 187.19 163.03
10. TOTAL EXPENDITURE ................................................. 5,081.34 7,865.28
PROFIT BEFORE TAX .......................................................... 588.13 660.27
11. PROVISION FOR TAX
(a) Current ................................................................... 181.35 255.83
(b) Deferred ................................................................ (28.00) (49.08)
(c) Fringe Benefit Tax (net of excess
provision of prior year Rs. Nil, previous
year Rs. 1.15 crores) .......................................... - 1.47
153.35 208.22
PROFIT AFTER TAX ............................................................. 434.78 452.05
12. BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD ............................ 1,733.32 1,574.10
13. AMOUNT AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS 2,168.10 2,026.15
14. APPROPRIATIONS :
(a) Proposed Dividend ........................................... 218.93 211.65
(b) Tax on Dividend ................................................. 36.36 35.97
(c) General Reserve ................................................. 43.48 45.21
(d) Balance carried to Balance Sheet .............. 1,869.33 1,733.32
2,168.10 2,026.15
15. EARNINGS PER SHARE (Rupees) (Note 3, page 76)
(Face value per share - Rs.10)
(a) Basic ........................................................................ 18.38 19.25
(b) Diluted ................................................................... 18.38 18.13
16. Notes on the Balance Sheet and Profit and
Loss Account ................................................................. M 73
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Nusli N Wadia
Prasad R Menon
Dr M S Ananth
Eknath A Kshirsagar
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Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31st March, 2010
Rupees Rupees
in crores in crores
2009-10 2008-09
A Cash Flow from Operating Activities
Net Profit before Tax ........................................................................................................................ 588.13 660.27
Adjustments for :
Foreign Exchange Loss .................................................................................................................... 127.03 265.19
Employee Separation Compensation amortisation ............................................................ - 0.53
Depreciation and amortisation ................................................................................................... 187.19 163.03
Reversal of Impairment ................................................................................................................... - (31.84)
Borrowing Costs ................................................................................................................................. 205.73 191.23
(Profit) / Loss on sale of investments (net) ............................................................................. (94.51) 22.54
Investment income ........................................................................................................................... (93.22) (116.99)
Provision for doubtful debts and advances ........................................................................... (1.32) 1.76
Provision for employee benefits ................................................................................................. 17.15 15.94
Provision for diminution in value of current investments ............................................... - 55.86
Loss on assets sold or discarded (net) ..................................................................................... 18.18 4.57
Operating Profit before Working Capital Changes ............................................ 954.36 1,232.09
Adjustments for :
Trade and other receivables ......................................................................................................... 337.62 (146.19)
Bonds received in settlement of subsidy receivable ......................................................... - (502.79)
Inventories ............................................................................................................................................ 350.16 (303.71)
Trade payables, other liabilities and provisions ................................................................... (665.88) 569.65
Payment towards employee separation compensation ................................................... 2.35 (0.66)
Cash Generated from Operations ......................................................................... 978.61 848.39
Taxes paid (net of refund) .............................................................................................................. (135.54) (264.17)
Net Cash generated from Operating Activities .................................................. 843.07 584.22
B Cash Flow from Investing Activities
Acquisition of fixed assets (including Capital Work-in-Progress) ................................. (183.33) (476.07)
Proceeds on sale of fixed assets ................................................................................................. 0.07 0.69
Proceeds on sale of investments ................................................................................................ 11,324.34 5,777.84
Purchase of investments ................................................................................................................ (10,794.82) (5,807.17)
Investment in subsidiaries ............................................................................................................. (486.76) (274.30)
Investment in Joint Venture .......................................................................................................... - (4.31)
Loan to subsidiary (given) / repaid ............................................................................................ (1.07) (51.65)
Interest received ................................................................................................................................. 11.93 17.22
Dividend received ............................................................................................................................. 81.29 80.12
Net Cash used in Investing Activities .................................................................. (48.35) (737.63)
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Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31st March, 2010 (Contd.)
Rupees Rupees
in crores in crores
2009-10 2008-09
C Cash Flow from Financing Activities

Repayment of borrowings ............................................................................................................. (798.55) (695.93)
Proceeds of borrowings .................................................................................................................. 524.29 1,604.37
Interest Paid ......................................................................................................................................... (189.07) (175.31)
Foreign exchange loss realised ................................................................................................... 3.72 1.30
Dividends paid including distribution tax .............................................................................. (246.81) (246.52)
Net Cash generated from Financing Activities ................................................... (706.42) 487.91
Net Increase in Cash and Cash equivalents ........................................................................... 88.30 334.50
Cash and Cash equivalents as at 1st April .............................................................................. 638.75 277.63
(Opening Balance)
Exchange difference on translation of foreign currency cash and cash equivalents . (14.40) 26.62
Cash and Cash equivalents as at 31st March as per Schedule I ................................... 712.65 638.75
(Closing Balance)
Notes :
1. These transactions does not involve cash flow:
(i) During the year, Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds of Rs. 186.64 crores (previous year Rs. 26.25 crores)
were converted into shares. Accordingly, shares of the face value of Rs. 8.09 crores (previous year Rs. 1.18
crores) were issued at a premium of Rs 178.55 crores (previous year Rs 25.07 crores).
(ii) Loans given to HIPL, subsidiary of the company of Rs. 372.43 crores in previous years were converted to
preference shares during the current year.
2. Investment in Fertiliser bonds is shown as cash flow from operating activities since these are received by the
Company in settlement of subsidy receivable, being operating activity.

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Nusli N Wadia
Prasad R Menon
Dr M S Ananth
Eknath A Kshirsagar
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Schedules forming part of the Profit and Loss Account

Previous year
Rupees Rupees
in crores in crores
Schedule 1 : Sales and Operating Income
1. Sales and services:
[Item No.1, page 57]
(a) Sales .......................................................................................................................... 5,512.54 8,536.13
(Note 25, page 90)
(b) Processing charges ............................................................................................. - 0.47
(Tax deducted at source Rs. Nil; previous year Rs. 0.01 crore)
5,512.54 8,536.60
2. Operating income:
(a) Town income ........................................................................................................ 2.07 1.41
(Tax deducted at source Rs. 0.01 crore; previous year Rs. 0.01 crore)
(b) Liabilities no longer required - written back .......................................... 19.92 20.57
(c) Insurance claims .................................................................................................. 5.85 0.22
(d) Miscellaneous income ...................................................................................... 36.54 14.74
64.38 36.94
Schedule 2 : Other Income

[Item No.3, page 57] Previous year
Rupees Rupees Rupees
1. Income from Long Term Trade Investments (Gross):
(a) Dividend income ................................................................................................. 61.40 62.38
(Tax deducted at source Rs. 2.40 crores; previous year Rs. 2.37 crores)
(b) Profit on sale of investments (net) .............................................................. 87.71 0.81
149.11 63.19
2. Income from Current Investments (Gross):
(b) Interest Income .................................................................................................... 10.27 14.26
(Tax deducted at source Rs. Nil; previous year Rs.Nil)
(c) Profit /(Loss) on Sale of Investments (net) ............................................... 6.80 (23.35)
(including profit of Rs. 6.37 crores (previous year loss of
Rs. 23.37crores) in respect of fertiliser bonds received in lieu of
fertiliser subsidy)
36.96 8.65
3. Interest on Refund of Taxes ................................................................................... 5.10 0.23
4 Interest received on:
(a) Inter-corporate loans and bank deposits ................................................. 1.14 4.84
(b) Loans to Subsidiary ............................................................................................ - 16.67
(c) Other Advances ................................................................................................... 0.52 1.10
1.66 22.61
192.83 94.68
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Schedules forming part of the Profit and Loss Account (Contd.)
Schedule 3 : Manufacturing and Other Expenses Previous year
[Item No.6, page 57] Rupees Rupees Rupees
1. Raw materials consumed:
(a) Stock on 1st April, 2009 ................................................................................... 510.76 313.44
(b) Add : Purchases and cost of materials ....................................................... 1,899.06 3,671.48
2,409.82 3,984.92
(c) Less : Stock on 31st March, 2010 .................................................................. 328.68 510.76
2,081.14 3,474.16
2. Cost of traded goods purchased ........................................................................ 702.86 2,055.07
(a) Salaries, Wages and Bonus .............................................................................. 150.28 148.04
(b) Contribution to Provident and other Funds ........................................... 14.36 10.29
(c) Contribution to group insurance scheme ................................................ 0.03 0.03
(d) Workmen and staff welfare expenditure ................................................. 39.99 40.66
204.66 199.02
4. Operation and other expenses:
(a) Stores and spare parts consumed ............................................................... 56.19 67.62
(b) Packing materials consumed ......................................................................... 157.45 151.09
(c) Power and fuel ..................................................................................................... 430.14 609.52
(d) Repairs - Buildings .............................................................................................. 3.73 6.55
- Machinery ........................................................................................... 33.38 40.73
- Others ................................................................................................... 2.38 1.69
(e) Rent ........................................................................................................................... 15.51 19.68
(f ) Rates and taxes .................................................................................................... 8.06 10.45
(g) Excise duty adjustment for stocks (net) .................................................... 0.56 (0.65)
(h) Commission, discount and distributors’ service charges ................... 84.04 69.80
(i) Sales promotion expenses .............................................................................. 61.47 54.44
(j) Insurance charges ............................................................................................... 6.06 7.67
(k) Freight and forwarding charges ................................................................... 369.05 332.66
(l) Lease rent ............................................................................................................... - 0.66
(m) Loss on assets sold or discarded (net) ...................................................... 18.18 4.57
(n) Provision for Doubtful debts and advances ........................................... (1.32) 1.76
(o) Provision for diminution in value of current investments ................ - 55.86
(including Rs. Nil (previous year Rs. 54.66 crores) in respect of
fertiliser bonds received in lieu of fertiliser subsidy)
(p) Other expenses .................................................................................................... 169.21 349.91
1,414.09 1,784.01
Less: Expenditure transferred to capital account ............................................ - 2.26
1,414.09 1,781.75
5. Directors’ fees / commission ................................................................................. 6.22 4.24
4,408.97 7,514.24
6. Change in inventory of work-in-process and finished goods
(a) Stock on 1st April, 2009 ................................................................................... 347.99 252.45
(b) Less : Stock on 31st March, 2010 .................................................................. 176.82 347.99
171.17 (95.54)
4,580.14 7,418.70
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Schedule 4 : Borrowing Costs Previous year
1. Interest paid on:
(a) Debentures and fixed loans ........................................................................... 172.10 131.97

(b) Other loans ............................................................................................................ 17.61 13.27
189.71 145.24
2. Discounting & Other charges ................................................................................... 16.02 45.99

Borrowing Costs (1 + 2) .............................................................................................. 205.73 191.23
Schedule 5 :
Computation of net profit in accordance with Section 349 of the Companies Act, 1956 for remuneration to Directors
Previous year
1. Profit as per Profit and Loss Account (before taxes) ...................................... 588.13 660.27
Add / (Less) :
2. Directors’ remuneration, commission and fees ................................................ 9.41 6.36

3. Provision / (Reversal) of Impairment ..................................................................... 2.37 (31.84)
4. (Writeback) / Provision for Directors’ retirement obligation ...................... (1.34) 12.61

5. (Writeback) / Provision for doubtful debts and advances ........................... (1.32) 1.76
6. (Profit)/Loss on sale of investments (net) ........................................................... (94.51) 22.54

7. Provision for diminution in the carrying value of current investments - 55.86
(85.39) 67.29
8. Net Profit in accordance with Section 349 of the Companies Act, 1956 502.74 727.56
9. Maximum amount permissible for the Managing Director and

Whole-time Directors under Section 309 of the Companies Act, 1956 . 50.27 72.76
10. Commission to the Managing Director and Whole-time Directors ......... 3.50 1.50
11. Commission to non Whole-time Directors (maximum permissible 1%) 5.03 7.29
12. Commission to non Whole-time Directors ......................................................... 2.50 2.50
Note :
As the depreciation in the books is provided higher than what is required as per Schedule XIV, the excess depreciation is not
considered for the purpose of above calculation.
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Previous year
Notes on the Profit and Loss Account Rupees Rupees Rupees
1. Item 4(q) of Schedule 3
Other expenses Rs. 169.21 crores (previous year Rs. 349.91 crores)
includes :
(a) Exchange (gain)/loss on foreign currency transactions (net) .......... 22.48 174.17
(b) Auditors’ Remuneration
(i) For Services as Auditors [includes Rs. 0.03 crore to .................. 1.38 1.38
Cost Auditors (previous year Rs. 0.03 crore)]
(ii) For tax matters .......................................................................................... 0.18 0.23
(iii) For other services [includes Rs. 0.01 crore to .............................. 0.63 0.51
Cost Auditors (previous year Rs. 0.01 crore)]
(iv) Reimbursement of travelling and out-of-pocket expenses .. 0.04 0.02
[includes Rs. 0.01 crore to Cost Auditors
(previous year Rs. 0.01 crore)]
(v) Service Tax [includes Rs. 0.01 crore to ............................................ 0.23 0.29
Cost Auditors (previous year Rs. *)]
2.46 2.43
(c) Donations ............................................................................................................... 4.05 1.57
(d) Contribution to Electoral Trust ...................................................................... 0.70 —
(The Objects of the Trust inter alia, include holding by the Trustees
of “ Distribution Funds” for distribution to political parties)
2. Items 3,4 and 5 of Schedule 3 Previous year
Rupees Rupees
in crores in crores
Payments to and provisions for employees, operation and
other expenses and Directors’ fees / commission includes
remuneration to the Managing Director and Whole-time Directors
(a) Remuneration (including Rs. 0.23 crore (previous year
Rs. 0.17 crore) towards Company’s contribution to provident fund
and superannuation fund) .............................................................................. 3.48 1.75
(b) (Writeback) / Provision for post retirement obligation ...................... (1.34) 12.61
(c) Commission ........................................................................................................... 3.50 1.50
(for computation see Schedule 5, page 62)
(d) Estimated value of benefits in cash or in kind ...................................... 0.21 0.37
5.85 16.23
Note :
The above figures do not include provision for compensated absences and contribution to gratuity fund, as separate figures
are not available for the Managing Director and Whole-time Directors.
3. Items 3 and 4 of Schedule 3 include : Previous year
Rupees Rupees
in crores in crores
Expenditure incurred on Scientific Research & Development activities
at Innovation Centre @
(a) Payment to and Provision for employees ................................................ 4.50 5.21
(b) Consumables ........................................................................................................ 1.45 1.56
(c) Other expenses .................................................................................................... 5.38 4.80
11.33 11.57
@ Note :
The above figures are as certified by the Management and accepted by the Auditors.
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Schedules forming part of the Balance Sheet

As at
31-Mar-09
Schedule A : Share Capital Rupees Rupees
[Item No.1(a), page 56] in crores in crores
1. Authorised:
27,00,00,000 Ordinary Shares of Rs.10 each ...................................................................................................... 270.00 270.00
(31 March, 09 27,00,00,000 Ordinary Shares of Rs.10 each)
2. Issued:
24,33,42,598 Ordinary Shares of Rs.10 each ...................................................................................................... 243.34 235.26
3. Subscribed:
24,32,56,278 Ordinary Shares of Rs.10 each fully paid up ........................................................................... 243.26 235.17
Of the above Shares :
(i) 37,000 Ordinary Shares of Rs.10 each were allotted as fully paid-up pursuant to
a contract without payment being received in cash.
(ii) 10,54,02,144 Ordinary Shares of Rs.10 each were issued as fully paid-up Bonus
Shares by capitalisation of Rs.92.97 crores from Securities Premium Account and
Rs. 12.43 crores from General Reserve.
(iii) 42,49,864 Ordinary Shares of Rs.10 each allotted as fully paid-up to the Shareholders
of Tata Fertilisers Ltd., pursuant to the Scheme of Amalgamation.
(iv) 3,44,64,000 Ordinary Shares of Rs.10 each issued as fully paid-up to the Shareholders
of Hind Lever Chemicals Limited as per the Scheme of Amalgamation
4. Forfeited Shares:
Amount paid-up on 86,320 shares ........................................................................................................................ 0.06 0.06
243.32 235.23
As at
31-Mar-09
Schedule B : Reserves and Surplus Rupees Rupees Rupees
[Item No.1(b), page 56] in crores in crores in crores
1. Capital reserve:
Balance as per last account ................................................................................................ 0.66 0.66
2. Capital redemption reserve:
3. Surplus on amalgamation:
4. Securities premium:
(a) Balance as per last account .................................................................................... 672.33 652.41
Add / (Less) :
(b) Premium on conversion of FCCBs (Note 8(b), page 82) ............................. 178.65 25.06
(c) Reversal of provision of redemption premium on conversion of FCCBs 45.67 5.21
(d) Revaluation of redemption premium on outstanding /converted
FCCBs (Note 8(c), page 83) ...................................................................................... - (9.72)
(e) Revaluation of equity portion of FCCBs ............................................................ 11.62 —
(f ) Debenture issue expenses (net of tax) .............................................................. (1.96) (0.63)
906.31 672.33
5. Foreign currency translation reserve:
Balance as per last account ................................................................................................ 38.00 (31.68)
Add : Net adjustment during the year .......................................................................... - 69.68
38.00 38.00
6. General reserve:
(a) Balance as per last account .................................................................................... 918.91 875.82
(b) Add : Transferred from Profit and Loss Account ............................................ 43.48 45.21
(c) Add : Transferred from Debenture Redemption Reserve ........................... - 5.46
(d) Add : Foreign Currency Monetary Item Translation Difference .............. 2.10 (7.58)
(Note 26, page 90)
964.49 918.91
7. Debenture redemption reserve:
Less : Transferred to General Reserve ............................................................................. - 5.46
240.00 240.00
8. Balance in Profit and Loss Account .............................................................. 1,869.33 1,733.32
4,039.64 3,624.07
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As at
31-Mar-09
Schedule C : Loan Funds - Secured Rupees Rupees
[Item No.2(a), page 56] in crores in crores
Loans :
1 From Banks : Cash Credits ................................................................................................................................ 9.24 1.96
2 From Financial Institution : Term Loan ....................................................................................................... - 7.52
3 Debentures ............................................................................................................................................................. 240.00 240.00
249.24 249.48
Notes :
(a) Loans from Banks on Cash Credit Accounts under item 1 are secured by hypothecation of stocks of raw materials, finished
products, stores and work-in-process as well as book debts.
(b) Item 2 represents interest - free loan under Sales Tax Deferment Scheme from Pradeshiya Industrial and Investment
Corporation of Uttar Pradesh, which is secured by second charge on the Company’s properties at Babrala. Amount repayable
within one year Rs. Nil (31 March, 09 Rs. 7.52 crores).
(c) 11.80% Secured Redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures face value Rs.10 lakhs each redeemable at par on 18 December,
2013, secured by pari passu charge on the Company’s properties at Babrala.
Schedule D : Loan Funds - Unsecured

[Item No.2(b), page 56]
As at
31-Mar-09
Short-term loans and advances :
(a) From Banks :
Buyer’s credits (Repayable within one year) ...................................................... - 749.58
Other loans and advances :
(Repayable within one year Rs. Nil, 31 March, 09 Rs. 222.69 crores)
(a) From Banks :
External Commercial Borrowing ............................................................................. 2,109.87 2,355.48
Foreign Currency Non Resident (Banking) Loan .............................................. 112.25 -
(b) From others :
Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds - (FCCBs) (Note 8 (a), page 82) ..... - 222.69
6.44% Senior Notes due in 2017 ............................................................................. 75.15 98.87
75.15 321.56
(c) Debentures ....................................................................................................................... 400.00 -
2,697.27 3,426.62
Notes :
(a) 10% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures face value Rs.10 lakhs each redeemable at par on 2 July, 2019 of
Rs.250 crores.
(b) 7.40% Unsecured Redeemable Non-Convertible Debentures face value Rs.10 lakhs each redeemable at par on 23 November,
2011 of Rs.150 crores.
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Schedule E : Fixed Assets
[Item No.5, page 56] Rs. in crores
Fixed Assets Gross Block Depreciation / Amortisation Impairment Net Block
(At Cost) as at Additions Deductions / as at as at For the year Deductions Adjustments as at as at as at

1-Apr-09 during Adjustments 31-Mar-10 1-Apr-09 31-Mar-10 31-Mar-10 31-Mar-09
the year
1. Land :
(a) Freehold ......................... 15.56 4.74 - 20.30 - - - - - - 20.30 15.56
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13.32 2.24 - 15.56 - - - - - - 15.56 13.16

(b) Leasehold ....................... 15.02 0.14 - 15.16 3.12 0.16 - - 3.28 - 11.88 11.90
15.02 - - 15.02 2.96 0.16 - - 3.12 - 11.90 12.06
2. Works :
(a) Saltworks, Reservoirs
and Pans ......................... 38.05 3.24 - 41.29 32.93 0.67 - - 33.60 - 7.69 5.12
38.05 - - 38.05 31.36 1.57 - - 32.93 - 5.12 6.69

(b) Plant and Machinery . 2,984.10 219.55 49.02 3,154.63 1,778.25 166.72 33.24 - 1,911.73 48.89 1,194.01 1,159.07
2,734.30 272.80 23.00 2,984.10 1,632.27 142.18 17.53 21.33 1,778.25 46.78 1,159.07 1,005.67
(c) Traction Lines,
Railways Sidings and
Wagons ........................... 35.54 0.70 - 36.24 16.70 1.70 - - 18.40 - 17.84 18.84
21.91 13.63 - 35.54 15.67 0.91 - 0.12 16.70 - 18.84 5.96
(d) Buildings ........................ 240.81 4.91 - 245.72 79.54 6.52 - - 86.06 3.38 156.28 157.90
214.01 26.83 0.03 240.81 71.39 7.00 - 1.15 79.54 3.37 157.90 133.77
3. Other Buildings # ........... 177.97 13.64 - 191.61 39.48 3.35 - - 42.83 0.11 148.67 138.49
172.68 5.29 - 177.97 35.81 3.67 - - 39.48 - 138.49 136.87
4. Water Works .................... 7.83 0.03 - 7.86 6.90 0.08 - - 6.98 0.04 0.84 0.93
7.83 - - 7.83 6.79 0.11 - - 6.90 - 0.93 1.04
5. Furniture, Fittings and
Office Equipment ........... 70.35 5.53 1.98 73.90 39.19 6.90 1.96 - 44.13 0.14 29.63 31.11
56.86 14.11 0.62 70.35 33.23 6.28 0.35 0.03 39.19 0.05 31.11 23.53
6. Vehicles ............................ 17.76 0.69 1.66 16.79 11.69 1.37 1.59 - 11.47 0.02 5.30 6.06
17.46 3.72 3.42 17.76 12.90 1.54 2.84 0.09 11.69 0.01 6.06 4.45
Total ................................. 3,602.99 253.17 52.66 3,803.50 2,007.80 187.47 36.79 - 2,158.48 52.58 1,592.44 1,544.98
3,291.44 338.62 27.07 3,602.99 1,842.38 163.42 20.72 22.72 2,007.80 50.21 1,544.98
NOTES :
1. # Includes cost of residential flats aggregating Rs. 1.87 crores (previous year Rs. 1.87 crores) for which legal formalities relating to transfer of title are pending.
2. Additions include Rs. 7.57 crores (previous year Rs. 1.87 crores) in respect of Scientific Research and Development Activites pertaining to Innovation Centre, as certified by the Management and accepted by the Auditors.
3. Gross book value and accumulated depreciation above include Rs. 13.14 crores (previous year Rs Nil) and Rs 10.77 crores (previous year Rs Nil) respectively for asset held for sale. The assets held for sale has been valued
at lower of carrying value or net realisable value. Accordingly Rs 2.37 crores has been provided.
4. Depreciation for the year includes Rs. 0.28 crore (previous year Rs. 0.39 crore) capitalised.
5. The figures in light print are for the previous year.
Schedule F : Investments Face Holdings Holdings
[Item No.6, page 56] Value As at Rupees Rupees As at Rupees
Rupees 31-Mar-10 in crores in crores 31-Mar-09 in crores
A LONG TERM INVESTMENTS
Trade Investments :
1. Fully paid Ordinary/Equity Shares
(Quoted):
In shares of Companies:
The Indian Hotels Co. Ltd. ....................... 1 7,271,666 9.82 7,271,666 9.82
Madras Fertilisers Ltd. ............................... 10 330,000 0.49 330,000 0.49
Oriental Hotels Ltd. .................................... 10 432,328 4.79 432,328 4.79
Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. ............. 1 100,000 * 50,000 *
(including 50,000 bonus shares received)
Tata Investment Corporation Ltd. ........ 10 416,360 4.45 297,400 0.58
(Including 118,960 shares received on
conversion of debentures)
Tata Steel Ltd. ............................................... 10 4,251,977 99.23 3,762,262 69.85
(including 489,715 shares received on
conversion of preference shares)
Tata Motors Ltd. ........................................... 10 703,741 14.89 703,741 14.89
Tata Motors Ltd. (‘A’ Ordinary) ............... 10 100,534 3.07 100,534 3.07
Tata Tea Ltd. .................................................. 10 4,317,514 16.09 4,317,514 16.09
Titan Industries Ltd. ................................... 10 691,309 10.31 1,502,109 22.39
(810,800 Shares sold during the year)
163.14 141.97
2. Investment in Subsidiary Companies:
a Fully paid Ordinary/Equity Shares
(Unquoted):
Homefield International Pvt. Ltd. (HIPL) MUR 1 90,016,001 408.76 90,016,001 408.76
Bio Energy Ventures - 1
(Mauritius) Pvt Ltd. ..................................... USD 1 10,372,200 50.97 10,161,000 49.97
(211,200 shares allotted
during the year)
Wyoming 1 (Mauritius) Pvt. Ltd. ........... USD 1 719,520,000 2,969.83 719,480,000 2,969.63
(40,000 shares allotted during the year)
Tata Chemicals Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. ... SGD 1 - 2 *
(2 shares transferred during the year)
b Fully Paid Ordinary / Equity Shares
(Quoted):
Rallis India Ltd. ............................................. 10 6,489,441 479.97 1,126,518 19.06
(5,362,923 shares acquired
during the year)
(Subsidiary Company w.e.f. Nov. 2009)
3,909.53 3,447.42
3. Investment in Joint Ventures :
Fully paid Ordinary/Equity Shares
(Unquoted):
Khet-Se Agriproduce India Pvt Ltd. .... 1 93,136,146 9.31 93,136,146 9.31
Indo Maroc Phosphore, S.A. , Morocco MAD 1,000 206,666 166.26 206,666 166.26
Lake Natron Resources Ltd., Tanzania TZS 1,000 - 500 *
(500 shares transferred during the year)
175.57 175.57
4. Fully paid Ordinary/Equity Shares
(Unquoted) in Others:
The Associated Building Co. Ltd. .......... 900 550 0.02 550 0.02
Taj Air Ltd. ...................................................... 10 4,000,000 4.00 4,000,000 4.00
Tata Industries Ltd. ..................................... 100 6,574,202 79.79 6,574,202 79.79
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Tata International Ltd. ............................... 1,000 24,000 3.34 24,000 3.34
Tata Projects Ltd. ......................................... 100 193,500 0.38 193,500 0.38
Tata Services Ltd. ........................................ 1,000 1,260 0.13 1,260 0.13
Tata Sons Ltd. ............................................... 1,000 10,237 56.86 10,237 56.86
Tata Teleservices Ltd. # ............................. 10 1,206,545 2.70 1,206,545 2.70
147.22 147.22
5. Fully paid Redeemable Preference
Shares (Unquoted) in Others:
7.5% Rallis India Ltd. ................................. 10 - - 29,000,000 29.00
(Redeemed during the year)
7% Tata Sons Ltd. ........................................ 1,000 200,000 20.00 200,000 20.00
20.00 49.00
6. Fully paid Preference Shares
(Quoted) in Others:
Tata Steel Ltd. ............................................... - - 2,938,290 29.38
(Converted into Equity Shares
during the year)
- 29.38
7. Fully paid up Preference Shares of
Subsidiary Company (Unquoted)
5% Non Cumulative Redeemable
Preference Shares of HIPL ....................... USD 100 803,550 404.96 -
(803,550 shares allotted during the year)
LONG TERM INVESTMENTS .............. 4,820.42 3,990.56
Less: Provision for diminution in value
of investments ............................................. 0.25 0.25
LONG TERM INVESTMENTS (net) ..... 4,820.17 3,990.31
B CURRENT INVESTMENTS
1. Quoted Equity Shares / Warrants,
Fully Paid :
Compuage Infocom Ltd. .......................... 10 - - 4,056 *
(sold during the year)
Tata Investment Corporation Ltd. -
Warrants .......................................................... 59,480 - 59,480 -
- - -
2. Unquoted Equity Shares, Fully Paid :
IFCI Venture Capital Funds Ltd. ............ 10 250,000 0.25 250,000 0.25
Kowa Spinning Ltd. .................................... 10 60,000 * 60,000 *
0.25 0.25 0.25
3. Quoted Bonds/units :
7% Fert. Cos’ GOI SPL Bond 2022 ......... 10,000 - - 95,659 95.66
6.20% Fert. Cos’ GOI SPL Bond 2022 .. 10,000 - - 123,471 123.47
6.65% Fert. Cos’ GOI SPL Bond 2023 .. 10,000 - - 283,658 283.66
- 502.79
of investments ............................................. - 54.66
- 448.13
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Unit Trust of India
6.6% Tax free - UTI Bonds ....................... 100 - - 1,390,000 14.46
(Redeemed during the year)
- 14.46
4. Unquoted Bonds/ Units:
Zero Coupon Convertible Bonds (ZCCB)
Tata Investment Corporation Ltd. - Part A 10 - - 59,480 1.79
(converted into Equity Shares)
Tata Investment Corporation Ltd. - Part B 10 - - 59,480 2.08
(converted into Equity Shares)
- 3.87
In Unit Trust of India
- Mastershare ................................................ 10 - - 96,100 0.09
UTI Balanced Fund ..................................... 10 - - 35,806 0.03
- 0.12
5. In units of Mutual Funds (Unquoted) :
Franklin India Bluechip - Dividend
Reinvestment ................................................ 10 - - 755,862 2.61
ICICI Prudential Short Term Plan -DR
Fortnightly ..................................................... 10 - - 4,181,530 5.06
IDFC Money Manager - Invest Plan -
Plan B - Growth ............................................ 10 14,058,157 20.15 - -
SBI Premier Liquid Fund - Super IP -
Growth ............................................................. 10 34,573,126 50.00 - -
Tata FIP Fund - Series C3 - IP - Mthly
Dividend ......................................................... 10 5,018,433 5.02 - -
Tata Short Term Bond Fund - Dividend 10 - - 8,269,869 10.12
UTI Spread Fund - Dividend .................. 10 8,981,337 10.00 - -
85.17 17.79
of investments ............................................. - 1.20
16.59
CURRENT INVESTMENTS .................. 85.42 483.42
TOTAL INVESTMENTS ........................ 4,905.59 4,473.73
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Schedule F : Investments Book Market Book Market
[Item No.6, page 56] Value Value Value Value
Rupees Rupees Rupees Rupees
in crores in crores in crores in crores
Aggregate of Quoted Investments (net of provision) ................. 642.86 1,807.43 204.62 570.82
Aggregate of Unquoted Investments (net of provision) ............ 4,262.73 4,269.11
* value below Rs.50,000/-
# Shares can be transferred only with the prior
approval of the Board of Directors of Tata Teleservices Ltd.
Abbreviations for Currencies
Rs. : Indian Rupees
SGD : Singapore Dollars
MUR : Mauritius Rupees
USD : United States Dollars
MAD : Moroccan Dirhams
TZS : Tanzanian Shillings
As at
31-Mar-09
Schedule G : Inventories
[Item No.8 (a), page 56]
1. Stores and spare parts, packing materials .......................................................... 105.69 102.60
2. Stock-in-Trade :
(a) Raw materials ....................................................................................................... 328.68 510.76
(b) Work-in-process ................................................................................................... 14.48 25.81
(c) Finished goods ..................................................................................................... 162.34 322.18
505.50 858.75
611.19 961.35
As at
31-Mar-09
Schedule H : Sundry Debtors
[Item No.8 (b), page 56]
1. Over six months old :
- Considered good ................................................................................................ 153.01 159.73
- Considered doubtful ......................................................................................... 19.89 25.60
172.90 185.33
2. Others :
- Considered good ................................................................................................ 428.59 842.00
601.49* 1,027.33
Less : Provision for doubtful debts ......................................................................... 19.89 25.60
581.60 1,001.73
[Including subsidy receivable of Rs. 474.40 crores
(31 March, 09 Rs. 867.44 crores)]
* Of the above debts
(a) Fully secured ......................................................................................................... 2.81 17.77
(b) Unsecured .............................................................................................................. 598.68 1,009.56
601.49 1,027.33
Debtors include Rs. 12.84 crores (previous year Rs. Nil) receivable from “The Magadi Soda Company Limited” a subsidiary
company. Maximum balance during the year is Rs 14.18 crores (previous year Rs Nil)
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As at
31-Mar-09
Rupees Rupees
in crores in crores
Schedule I : Cash and Bank Balances
[Item No.8 (c), page 56]
1. Cash on hand .................................................................................................................. 8.28 7.95
(including cheques on hand Rs. 8.22 crores;
31 March, 09 Rs. 7.87 crores)
2. Balance with scheduled banks in
(a) Current accounts ................................................................................................. 616.68 502.57
(b) Deposit accounts ................................................................................................ 87.69 128.23
712.65 638.75
As at
31-Mar-09
Schedule J : Loans and Advances
[Item No.8 (d), page 56]
(unsecured)
1. Deposits with Government, public bodies and others :
(a) Balances with Customs, Port Trusts, Excise etc. ..................................... 35.93 28.16
(b) Others ...................................................................................................................... 6.19 6.81
2. Loans and advances to subsidiary # ..................................................................... 1.07 372.43
3. Advance payment of taxes (net of provision) ................................................... 28.05 72.49
4. Interest accrued on Investments ............................................................................ - 7.68
5. Other advances $
- Considered good ................................................................................................ 206.08 129.40
206.72 130.33
Less: Provision for doubtful advances .................................................................. 0.64 0.93
206.08 129.40
277.32 616.97
# Loans and advance to Subsidiary include Rs. 1.07 crores (previous year Rs. NIL) being application money towards
subscription to Equity shares .
$ Other advances include loans:
To Officer of the Company Rs. 2,04,496 (previous year Rs. 2,51,920) Maximum balance during the year Rs. 2,51,920 (previous
year Rs. 2,72,032)
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As at
31-Mar-09
Schedule K : Current Liabilities
[Item No.9 (a), page 56]
1. Acceptances ..................................................................................................................... 428.59 243.92
2. Sundry creditors
(i) Total dues of micro, small and medium enterprises
(Note 15, page 85) .............................................................................................. 1.60 3.05
(ii) Total dues of other creditors ......................................................................... 605.33 1,430.32
3. Sundry deposits ............................................................................................................. 29.21 32.79
4. Pension payable on Employee Separation Scheme (Note 14 (a), page 85) 2.35 2.96
5. Liability towards Investor Education and Protection Fund under
Section 205C of the Companies Act, 1956
(not due as on 31.03.2010 / 31.03.2009)
(a) Unclaimed dividends ........................................................................................ 8.91 8.10
(b) Unclaimed debentures and interest ........................................................... 0.01 0.01
8.92 8.11
6. Interest accrued but not due on loans ................................................................ 36.07 19.41
7 Advances from Customers ......................................................................................... 24.07 17.75
8. Other liabilities ............................................................................................................... 17.31 12.68
1,153.45 1,770.99
As at
31-Mar-09
Rupees Rupees
in crores in crores
Schedule L : Provisions
[Item No.9 (b), page 56]
1. Proposed dividend ........................................................................................................ 218.93 211.65
2. Tax on dividend .............................................................................................................. 36.36 35.97
3. Provision for premium on redemption of FCCBs ............................................. - 46.52
(Note 9(a), page 83)
4. Provision for site restoration expenditure (Note 9(b), page 83) ............... 12.57 12.57
5. Provision for employee benefits ............................................................................. 83.15 66.00
6. Others (Note 9(c), page 83) ....................................................................................... 2.18 -
353.19 372.71
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Schedule M : Notes on the Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account
1 Significant Accounting Policies :
(a) Basis of Accounting
The accounts of the Company are prepared under the Historical Cost Convention using the accrual method of accounting.
(b) Use of Estimates
The presentation of the financial statements in conformity with the generally accepted accounting principles requires
the Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues
and expenses and disclosure of contingent liabilities. Such estimates and assumptions are based on the Management’s
evaluation of relevant facts and circumstances as on the date of the financial statements. The actual outcome may
diverge from these estimates.
(c) Fixed Assets
Fixed Assets are carried at cost less depreciation and impairment loss. The cost of fixed assets includes interest on
borrowings attributable to acquisition of fixed assets up to the date of commissioning of the assets and other incidental
expenses incurred up to that date. Machinery spares whose use is expected to be irregular are capitalised and
depreciated over the useful life of the principal item of asset.
Fixed Assets acquired and put to use for project purpose are capitalised and depreciation thereon is included in
project cost till commissioning of the project.
(d) Capital Work-in-Progress
Projects under commissioning and other Capital Work-in-Progress are carried at cost, comprising direct cost, related
incidental expenses and attributable interest.
(e) Foreign Currency Transactions
(i) Purchases and sales in foreign currencies are accounted at exchange rates prevailing on the date of transaction.
Short term monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currencies as at the Balance Sheet date are translated at the
rates prevailing at the year end and the resultant net gains or losses are recognised as income or expense in the
year in which they arise. The exchange difference on long term loans to non-integral foreign operations, are
accumulated in a Foreign Currency Translation Reserve, until disposal / recovery of the net investment.
The exchange differences arising on revaluation of long term foreign currency monetary items for the year ended
31 March, 2008, 2009 and 2010 are being amortised over the shorter of the maturity period or 31st March, 2011.
The unamortised balance is presented as “Foreign Currency Monetary item Translation Difference Account” net of
tax effect thereon.
(ii) Premium / discount on forward exchange contracts, which are not intended for trading or speculation purposes,
are amortised over the period of the contract. Forward exchange contracts outstanding at the Balance Sheet date
are stated at fair value and any gains or losses are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account.
(f) Investments
Long term investments are carried at cost less provision for diminution, other than temporary, in the value of such
investments. Current investments are carried individually, at lower of cost and fair value.
(g) Inventories
Inventories are valued at lower of cost (on weighted average basis) and net realisable value after providing for
obsolescence and other losses, where considered necessary. Work in process and finished goods include appropriate
proportion of overheads and, where applicable, excise duty.
(h) Employee Separation Compensation
(i) Compensation paid / payable to employees who have opted for retirement under “Voluntary Retirement Scheme”
/ “Early Separation Scheme” is amortised over the period for which benefit is expected.
(ii) Liability under “Early Separation Scheme” is computed and accounted at the Net Present Value.
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Schedule M : Notes on the Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account (Contd.)
(i) Sales
Sales are recognised, net of returns and trade discounts, on dispatch of goods to customers. Sales Tax and Value Added
Tax are excluded. In respect of Urea, sales are recognised based on provisional rates of group concession as notified
under the New Pricing Scheme. Equated freight claims and escalation claims for Urea sales are estimated by the
Management based on the norms prescribed or notified under the said Scheme. In case of complex fertilisers, other
than traded goods, sales include price concession, as notified under the Concession Scheme, or as estimated by the
Management based on the norms prescribed. Equated freight claims for complex fertilisers are estimated by the
Management based on the norms prescribed or notified under the uniform freight policy.
(j) Other Income
Interest income is accounted on an accrual basis. Dividend income is accounted for when the right to receive income
is established.
(k) Research and Development Expenses
Revenue expenditure pertaining to Research and Development is charged to the Profit and Loss Account. Expenditure
on fixed assets used in Research and Development is capitalised.
(l) Depreciation
(i) Depreciation has been provided on the straight line method as per Section 205(2)(b) of the Companies Act, 1956
as follows :
(a) in respect of assets acquired on or after 1st April, 1987, at the rates and in the manner prescribed in Schedule XIV
of the Companies Act, 1956 as amended, except in respect of the following categories of assets, in whose case the
life of the assets has been assessed as under :
Membrane Cells 4 years
Catalyst 5-7 years
Vehicles 4 years
Computers and data processing equipments 4 years
High Pressure Boiler 4 & Turbine 12 8 years
RO Water Plant 4 years
Railway wagon procured under Wagon Investment scheme 15 years
(b) for the purpose of depreciation, impairment loss is taken into account.
(ii) Leasehold land is amortised over the duration of the lease.
(iii) Capital assets whose ownership does not vest in the Company are depreciated over their estimated useful life.
(m) Impairment of Assets
Impairment is ascertained at each Balance Sheet date in respect of Cash Generating Units. An impairment loss is
recognised whenever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the
greater of the net selling price and the value in use. In assessing the value in use, the estimated future cash flows are
discounted to their present value based on an appropriate discount factor. An impairment loss recognised is reversed
if there has been a change in the estimates of cash flows and discount rates used for determining the recoverable
amount. The carrying amount is increased to the amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss
been recognised in accordance with AS-28.
(n) Employee Benefits
Employee benefits consist of Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund, Gratuity Fund, compensated absences, long service
awards, post retirement medical benefits, Directors’ retirement obligations and Family Benefit Scheme. Provident fund
is considered as a defined benefit plan.
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(i) Post-employment benefit plans
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes for eligible employees in the form of Superannuation
Fund are charged as an expense as they fall due.
For defined benefit schemes in the form of gratuity fund, post retirement medical benefits, Directors’ Pension
Liabilities and Family Benefit Scheme, the cost of providing benefits is determined using the Projected Unit
Credit Method, with actuarial valuations being carried out at each Balance Sheet date. Actuarial gains and losses
are recognised in full in the Profit and Loss Account for the period in which they occur. Past service cost is
recognised immediately to the extent that the benefits are already vested, and otherwise is amortised on a
straight-line basis over the average period until the benefits become vested. The retirement benefit obligation
recognised in the Balance Sheet represents the present value of the defined benefit obligation as adjusted for
unrecognised past service cost, and as reduced by the fair value of scheme assets. Any asset resulting from this
calculation is limited to past service cost, plus the present value of available refunds and reductions in future
contributions to the schemes.
The Company makes contribution towards provident fund, a defined benefit retirement plan. The provident fund
is administered by the Trustees of the Tata Chemicals Limited Provident Fund. The Rules of the Company’s Provident
Fund administered by a Trust require that if the Board of Trustees are unable to pay interest at the rate declared
by the Employees’ Provident Fund by the Government under para 60 of the Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme,
1952 for the reason that the return on investment is less or for any other reason, then the deficiency shall be
made good by the Company. Having regard to the assets of the Fund and the return on the investments, the
Company does not expect any deficiency in the foreseeable future.
Family Benefit Scheme is an unfunded defined benefit plan. The benefits of the plan accrue to eligible employees
at the time of death or permanant disablement while in service, either as a result of an injury or as certified by the
Company’s Medical Board. The monthly payment to dependents of the deceased / disabled employee under the
plan equals to 100% of the last drawn basic salary in case of Management and Officer cadre employees and 100%
of the last drawn basic salary plus Dearness Allowance & Fixed Additional Dearness Allowance for employees in
the workmen category. The Company accounts for the liability for Family Benefit Scheme payable in future based
on an independent actuarial valuation carried out at each Balance Sheet date.
(ii) Short-term employee benefits
The undiscounted amount of short-term employee benefits expected to be paid in exchange for the services
rendered by employees is recognised during the period when the employees renders the service. These benefits
include compensated absences such as paid annual leave.
The cost of compensated absences is accounted as under :
(a) in case of accumulated compensated absences, when employees renders the services that increase their
entitlement of future compensated absences; and
(b) in case of non - accumulating compensated absence when the absences occur.
(iii) Long-term employee benefits
Compensated absences which are not expected to occur within twelve months after the end of the period in
which the employee renders the related services are recognised as a liability at the present value of the defined
benefit obligation at the Balance Sheet date. Long Service Awards are recognised as a liability at the present
value of the defined benefit obligation at the Balance Sheet date.
(o) Taxes on Income
Current tax is the amount of tax payable on the taxable income for the year as determined in accordance with the
provisions of the Income Tax Act,1961.Deferred tax is recognised for all timing differences, subject to the consideration
of prudence, applying the tax rates that have been substantively enacted at the Balance Sheet date.
(p) Derivative Contracts
The Company enters into derivative contracts in the nature of full currency swaps, currency options, forward contracts
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with an intention to hedge its existing assets and liabilities and firm commitments. Derivative contracts which are
closely linked to the underlying transactions are recognised in accordance with the contract terms. All other contracts
are marked-to-market and losses are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account. Gains arising on the same are not
recognised on grounds of prudence.
(q) Provisions and Contingencies
A provision is recognised when the Company has a present obligation as a result of past events and it is probable that
an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, in respect of which a reliable estimate can be made.
Provisions are not discounted to present value and are determined based on best estimate required to settle the
obligation at the Balance Sheet date. These are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date and adjusted to reflect the
current best estimates. Contingent assets and liabilities are not recognised.
(r) Segment Reporting
The accounting policies adopted for segment reporting are in line with the accounting policies of the Company.
Segment revenue, segment expenses, segment assets and segment liabilities have been identified to segments on the
basis of their relationship to the operating activities of the segment. Revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities which
relate to the Company as a whole and are not allocable to segments on reasonable basis have been included under
“unallocated revenue / expenses / assets / liabilities”.
(s) Borrowing costs
Costs in connection with the borrowing of funds to the extent not directly related to the acquisition of fixed assets are
amortised and charged to Profit and Loss Account, over the tenure of the loan.
(t) Debenture Issues Expenses
Debenture issue expenses and redemption premium are adjusted against the Securities Premium Account as permissible
under Section 78(2) of the Companies Act, 1956.
2 Segment Reporting :
Segment information has been presented in the Consolidated Financial Statements as permitted by Accounting Standards
(AS-17) on Segment Reporting as notified under the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006.
3 Earnings per Share (EPS) :
2009-10 2008-09
(a) Profit after tax Rs. in crores 434.78 452.05
(b) The weighted average
number of ordinary shares of Rs.10 each
Total number of shares Nos. 23,65,65,189 23,48,85,004
(c) Earnings Per Share (Basic) Rupees 18.38 19.25
(d) Profit after tax for Basic EPS Rs. in crores 434.78 452.05
(e) Add: Borrowing cost for Foreign Currency Convertible
Bonds (net of exchange gain/(loss) and tax) Rs. in crores 18.97 (10.55)
(f ) Profit after tax for Diluted EPS Rs. in crores 453.75 441.50
(g) The weighted average number of ordinary
shares for Basic EPS Nos. 23,65,65,189 23,48,85,004
(h) Add: Adjustments for Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds Nos. 6,691,089 85,88,794
(i) The weighted average number of ordinary
shares for Diluted EPS Nos. 24,32,56,278 24,34,73,798
(j) Earnings Per Share (Diluted) Rupees 18.38* 18.13
* Anti Dilutive and restricted to basis EPS
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4 Related Party Disclosure :
(a) Related Parties and their relationship
Subsidiaries Joint Ventures Key Management Personnel
Direct Direct
Homefield International Pvt. Limited, Indo Maroc Phosphore S. A., Mr. R. Mukundan, Managing Director
Mauritius Morocco
Wyoming 1 (Mauritius) Pvt. Ltd., Khet-Se Agri Produce India Mr. P. K. Ghose, Executive Director & CFO
Mauritius Pvt. Ltd., India
Bio Energy Venture - 1 ( Mauritius) Mr. Kapil Mehan, Executive Director
Pvt. Ltd., Mauritius
Rallis India Limited, India ( w.e.f, Nov’ 2009)
Indirect Indirect
Homefield Pvt. UK Limited, UK Kemex B.V., Netherlands
Brunner Mond Group Limited, UK Alcad, USA
Brunner Mond (UK) Limited, UK JOil (S) Pte. Ltd, Singapore
Brunner Mond Limited, UK
The Magadi Soda Company Limited, Kenya
Brunner Mond (South Africa) Pty Limited,
South Africa
Northwich Resource Management
Limited, UK
Brunner Mond Generation Limited, UK
Transcontinental Holdings Limited, UK
Magadi Railway Company Limited, Kenya
Brunner Mond B.V., Netherlands
Wyoming 2 (Mauritius) Pvt. Ltd., Mauritius
Gusiute Holdings (UK) Ltd., UK
Valley Holdings Inc., USA
General Chemical Industrial Products
Inc., USA
General Chemical International Inc., USA
NHO Canada Holdings Inc., USA
General Chemical (Soda Ash) Inc., USA
Bayberry Management Corporation, USA
General Chemicals (Soda Ash)
Partners LLC, USA
General Chemical (Great Britain) Ltd., UK
General Chemical Canada Holding Inc.,
Canada
Tata Chemicals Asia Pacific Pte. Limited,
Singapore
Bio Energy Venture - 2 ( Mauritius) Pvt. Ltd,
Mauritius
Grown Energy Zambeze Holdings Pvt. Ltd,
Mauritius
GCSAP Holdings LLC, USA
GCSAP LLC, USA
GCSAP Canada Inc, Canada
Rallis Australasia Pty Limited, Australia
Rallis Chemistry Exports Limited, India
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(b) Transactions with the related parties
(Rs. in crores)
Subsidiaries Joint Ventures Key Total

Management
Personnel
Rallis Homefield Brunner Wyoming 1 Bio Energy Homefield Indo Maroc Khet-se Agri
India Ltd. U.K. Pvt. Mond Group (Mauritius) Venture - 1 International Phosphore Produce
Ltd. Limited. Pvt. Limited., (Mauritius) Pvt. Ltd., S.A., India
Mauritius. Pvt. Ltd., Mauritius. Morocco. Pvt. Ltd.,
India.
Interest Income - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - 16.67 - - - 16.67
Purchase of goods
(includes stock
in transit) - Net 0.32 - 6.62 - - - 392.65 - - 399.59
- - 18.95 - - - 1,205.95 - - 1,224.90
Sale of goods 1.44 - - - - - - - - 1.44
- - 0.65 - - - - - - 0.65
Sale of Fixed Assets - - 14.17 - - - - - - 14.17
- - 1.64 - - - - - - 1.64
Investments
(including advance
towards subscription
to equity shares) 460.91 - - 0.20 2.07 404.96 - - - 868.14
- - - 224.33 49.97 - - 4.31 - 278.61
Loans given
(including Interest
capitalised) - - - - - - - 0.25 - 0.25
- - - - - 134.79 - - - 134.79
Amount Received
(in respect of loans) - - - - - - - 0.50 0.01 0.51
Amount Receivable 0.33 - 12.84 - - - - - - 13.17
(in respect of interest
receivable) - - - - - 0.09 - - - 0.09
Amount Payable
(in respect of goods
purchased) 0.07 - - - - - 147.29 - - 147.36
- - 2.65 - - - 179.81 - - 182.46
Interest receivable - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - 4.18 - - - 4.18
Interest paid - - - - - - 2.46 - - 2.46
- - - - - - - - - -
Amount receivable in
respect of loans as on
the Balance Sheet date - - - - - - - - 0.02 0.02
- - - - - 372.43 - - 0.02 372.45
Maximum amount
outstanding during
the year 0.36 - 14.18 - - - - 0.52 0.03 15.09
- - - - - 372.43 - - 0.03 372.46
Dividend received - - - - - - 24.04 - - 24.04
- - - - - - 23.71 - - 23.71
Amounts receivable/
received on account
of any Management
Contracts including
for deputation of
employees - - 0.68 - - - 0.10 0.17 - 0.95
- - 1.33 - - - 0.76 0.54 - 2.63
Guarantees to third
parties on behalf of
subsidiaries - 614.23 - - - - - - - 614.23
- 760.80 - - - - - - - 760.80
In addition to the above, remuneration is paid to Key Management Personnel, under their contract of employment with the
Company.
The figures in light print are for previous year.
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(c) Disclosure required by clause 32 of the Listing Agreement
Amount of Loans/advances in the nature of loans outstanding from subsidiaries during 2009-10
(Rs. in crores)
Name of the Subsidiary Outstanding as of Maximum Investment in
31 March,10 amount shares of
outstanding subsidiaries. of the
during the year Company
(No. of shares)
Homefield International Pvt. Ltd., Mauritius - 372.43 -
372.43 372.43 5,18,11,318
5 Deferred Taxes :
The significant component and classification of deferred tax assets and liabilities on account of timing differences are :
(Rs. in crores)
As at As at
31-Mar-10 31-Mar-09
Deferred Tax Assets :
Provision for doubtful debts and advances 8.70 9.14
Provision for employee benefits 11.62 11.89
Exchange Difference 89.44 168.60
Other timing differences 4.31 4.41
114.07 194.04
Deferred Tax Liability :
Depreciation 291.82 284.29
Borrowing Costs 12.01 12.29
Other timing differences 0.46 0.48
304.29 297.06
Net deferred tax liability (190.22) (103.02)
6 Employee Benefit Obligations :
(a) The Company makes contribution towards provident fund, a defined benefit retirement plan and towards
superannuation fund, a defined contribution retirement plan for qualifying employees. The provident fund is
administered by the Trustees of the Tata Chemicals Limited Provident Fund and the superannuation fund is administered
by the Trustees of the Tata Chemicals Limited Superannuation Fund. Under the schemes, the Company is required to
contribute a specified percentage of salary to the retirement benefit schemes to fund the benefit.
On account of Defined Contribution Plans, a sum of Rs. 5.19 crores (previous year Rs. 5.63 crores) has been charged to
the Profit and Loss Account. On account of Provident Fund contribution, a sum of Rs. 4.95 crores (previous year Rs. 4.50
crores) has been charged to Profit and Loss Account.
(b) The Company makes annual contributions to the Tata Chemicals Employees’ Gratuity Trust and to the Employees’
Group Gratuity-cum-Life Assurance Scheme of the Life Insurance Corporation of India, both are funded defined benefit
plans for qualifying employees. The scheme provides for lump sum payment to vested employees at retirement, death
while in employment or on termination of employment as per the Company’s Gratuity Scheme. Vesting occurs upon
completion of five years of service.
The Company is also providing post retirement medical benefits to qualifying employees. Similarly, the Company
provides pension, housing / house rent allowance and medical benefits to retired Managing and Executive Directors.
The most recent actuarial valuations of plan assets and the present values of the defined benefit obligations were
carried out at 31 March, 2010. The present value of the defined benefit obligations and the related current service cost
and past service cost, were measured using the Projected Unit Credit Method.
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The following tables set out the funded status and amounts recognised in the Company’s financial statements as at 31
March, 2010 for the Defined Benefits Plans other than Provident Fund. According to the Management, in consultation
with the actuary, actuarial valuation cannot be applied to reliably measure provident fund liabilities in the absence of
guidance from the Actuarial Society of India. (Rs. in crores)
As at 31-Mar-10 As at 31-Mar-09
Gratuity Post Directors’ Gratuity Post Directors’
retirement retirement retirement retirement
medical obligations medical obligations
benefits benefits
(i) Changes in the defined benefit obligation:
Projected defined benefit obligation,

beginning of the year 49.64 11.33 16.02 47.49 7.31 3.40
Current service cost 2.78 0.43 0.51 2.56 0.24 0.41
Interest cost 3.83 0.88 1.24 3.88 0.60 0.30
Actuarial (gain) / loss 0.73 3.36 (2.75) (2.05) 3.39 12.02
Benefits paid (3.67) (1.00) (0.34) (2.24) (0.21) (0.11)

Projected defined benefit obligation,
end of the year 53.31 15.00 14.68 49.64 11.33 16.02
(ii) Changes in the fair value of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of the year 50.87 - - 46.83 - -
Expected return on plan assets 4.21 - - 3.90 - -
Employer’s contributions 5.35 1.00 0.34 0.62 0.21 0.11
Actuarial gain / (loss) 0.31 - - 1.76 - -
Benefits paid (3.67) (1.00) (0.34) (2.24) (0.21) (0.11)

Fair value of plan assets, end of the year 57.07 - - 50.87 - -
Liability (net) (3.76) 15.00 14.68 (1.23) 11.33 16.02
(iii) Net employee benefit expense (recognised in Employee Cost) for the year (Rs. in crores)
Gratuity Post Directors’ Gratuity Post Directors’
retirement retirement retirement retirement
medical obligations medical obligations
benefits benefits
Current service cost 2.78 0.43 0.51 2.56 0.24 0.41
Interest defined benefit obligation 3.83 0.88 1.24 3.88 0.60 0.30
Expected return on plan assets (4.21) - - (3.90) - -
Net actuarial (gain) / loss recognised

in the year 0.41 3.36 (2.75) (3.81) 3.39 12.02
Past service cost - - - - - -
Effect of the Limit in Para 59(b) 0.11 - - - - -
Net benefit expense 2.92 4.67 (1.00) (1.27) 4.23 12.73

Expected Employer’s
contribution next year - 0.44 0.59 1.50 0.28 0.43
Actual Return on Plan Assets 4.53 - - 5.66 - -
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(iv) Categories of plan assets as a percentage of the fair value of total plan assets :
Gratuity
2009-10 2008-09
% %
Government of India Securities 49 53
Corporate Bonds 15 13
Special Deposit Scheme 24 23
Equity Shares of Listed Companies 1 -
Insurer Managed Funds 9 9
Others 2 2
Total 100 100
(v) Assumptions used in accounting for gratuity & compensated absences, long service awards, post retirement
medical benefits , Directors’ retirement obligations and Family benefit scheme:
As at 31-Mar-10
Gratuity & Long Post Directors’ Family
Compensated Service retirement retirement Benefit
absences Awards medical obligations Scheme
benefits
Discount rate 8.20% 8.20% 8.20% 8.20% 8.20%
7.61% 7.61% 7.61% 7.61% NA
Expected rate of return on plan assets 8.50% NA NA NA NA
8.50% NA NA NA NA
Increase in Compensation cost 7.5% for 2 7.5% for 2 NA 7.5% for 2 7.5% for 2
years, 10% years, 10% years, 10% years, 10%
for third for third for third for third
year & 7.5% year & 7.5% year & 7.5% year & 7.5%
thereafter thereafter thereafter thereafter
5% for first 5% for first NA 5% for first NA
year, 7.5% for year, 7.5% for year, 7.5% for
second year, second year, second year,
10% for third 10% for third 10% for third
year & 7.5% year & 7.5% year & 7.5%
thereafter thereafter thereafter
Increase in cost of award NA 6.00% NA NA NA
NA 6.00% NA NA NA
Healthcare cost increase rate NA NA 6.00% NA NA
NA NA 6.00% NA NA
Pension increase rate NA NA NA 5.00% NA
NA NA NA 5.00% NA
(a) Discount rate is based on the prevailing market yields of Indian Government securities as at the Balance Sheet
date for the estimated term of the obligations.
(b) Expected rate of return on plan assets is based on the average long term rate of return expected on investments
of the Fund during the estimated term of the obligations.
(c) The estimates of future salary increases, considered in actuarial valuation, take into account the inflation, seniority,
promotion and other relevant factors.
(d) The figure in light print are for previous year. ‘
(vi) Effect of Change in Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rate (Rs. in crores)
2009-10 2008-09
1% increase 1% decrease 1% increase 1% decrease
Effect on the aggregate of the service cost
and interest cost 0.31 (0.32) 0.27 (0.26)
Effect on defined benefit obligation 2.86 (2.23) 2.46 (1.87)
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(vii) Experience Adjustments (Rs. in crores)
Gratuity Directors’ retirement obligations
2009-10 2008-09 2007-08 2006-07 2005-06 2009-10 2008-09 2007-08 2006-07 2005-06
Defined Benefit Obligation 53.31 49.64 47.49 45.34 40.59 14.67 16.02 3.40 - -
Plan Assets 57.08 50.87 46.83 43.06 41.50 - - - - -
Surplus / (Deficit) 3.77 1.23 (0.67) (2.28) 0.91 (14.67) (16.02) (3.40) - -
Experience Adjustments on Plan
Liabilities 3.47 (1.81) (2.77) 3.90 - (0.16) 10.46 - - -
Experience Adjustments on Plan
Assets 0.31 1.76 2.39 (3.03) - - - - - -
Post retirement medical benefits Family Benefit Scheme
Defined Benefit Obligation 15.00 11.32 7.31 5.88 6.24 11.32 - - - -
Plan Assets - - - - - - - - - -
Surplus / (Deficit) (15.00) (11.32) (7.31) (5.88) (6.24) (11.32) - - - -
Experience Adjustments on
Plan Liabilities 4.95 2.60 1.00 (0.40) - - - - - -
Experience Adjustments on
Plan Assets - - - - - - - - -
(viii) The details of the Company’s post-retirement and other benefit plans for its employees are given above, which are
certified by the actuary and relied upon by the Auditors.
7 The proportionate share of assets, liabilities, income and expenditure, contingent liabilities and capital commitments of the
Joint Ventures as per audited figures are given below :
(Rs. in crores)
PARTICULARS Khet-se IMACID Kemex B.V. ALCAD Joil (S) Pte. Ltd
Agriproduce
India Pvt. Ltd.
Country of Incorporation India Morocco Netherlands United States Singapore
of America
Percentage of ownership interest 50.00% 33.33% 49.99% 50.00% 33.78%
2009-10 2008-09 2009-10 2008-09 2009-10 2008-09 2009-10 2008-09 2009-10 2008-09
LIABILITIES
Loan Funds 3.97 - 2.27 23.31 2.11 4.70 - - - -
Current Liabilities 1.65 1.95 39.89 99.25 0.59 1.23 - 5.68 0.35 -
ASSETS
Fixed Asset-Net Block 4.73 4.94 58.39 82.16 - 5.30 - - 16.92 16.87
Current Assets 2.44 0.57 161.36 212.48 2.54 4.58 - 7.98 25.58 33.31
INCOME
Sales and Operating income 3.59 1.85 369.85 867.66 5.76 9.92 112.43 92.02 0.03 0.01
Other Incomes 0.01 0.11 1.45 3.46 - - - - 0.04 -
EXPENDITURE
Manufacturing and other expenses 5.09 5.33 310.95 793.12 5.79 9.16 74.11 59.14 3.95 0.43
Interest expense 0.28 * 1.36 0.13 - 0.18 - - - -
Depreciation 0.36 0.42 24.53 30.60 - 0.86 - - 2.56 -
Provision for Tax - 0.03 4.62 11.15 (0.15) (0.05) - - - -
PROFIT/(LOSS) AFTER
TAX FOR THE YEAR (2.13) (3.82) 29.84 36.12 0.12 (0.23) 38.32 32.88 (6.44) (0.42)
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 0.10 0.08 - - - - - - - -
CAPITAL COMMITMENTS - - 4.43 1.31 - - - - - -
8 (a) During the year 2004-05, the Company had issued Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCBs) of a face value of USD
1,000 each aggregating to USD 150 million. As per the terms of the issue, the holders had an option to convert the
FCCB into Ordinary Shares at a conversion rate of Rs. 231.375 per Ordinary Share at a fixed exchange rate conversion of
Rs. 43.65 = USD 1, from 13 March, 2005 to 22 January, 2010. The conversion price was subject to certain adjustments for
Corporate actions and consequently the conversion price was changed to Rs.230.78 per ordinary share. Further, under
certain conditions the Company had an option of early redemption in whole but not in part.
(b) During the year 2009-10, the Company got notices for conversion of USD 42.756 million (previous year USD 6.215
million) FCCBs into ordinary shares at a conversion price of Rs.230.78 per ordinary share at a fixed exchange rate of
Rs.43.65 = USD1. Pursuant to this, the Company has issued 80,86,912 (previous year 11,75,510) Ordinary share of Face
Value Rs.10.
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(c) Exchange loss of Rs Nil (previous year exchange loss of Rs 9.72 crores) on account of year end translation of liability
denominated in foreign currency, relating to premium on redemption of FCCBs has been debited to the Securities
Premium Account.
9 Disclosure as required by AS 29 “Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets” in respect of provisions as
at 31st March, 2010 :
(a) Provision for premium on redemption of Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCBs) :
(Rs. in crores)
As at As at
31-Mar-10 31-Mar-09
Opening Balance 46.52 42.01
Add :- Reversal of Provision for Premium on Redemption of FCCBs on

conversion of FCCBs (45.30) (5.21)
Payment on redemption on Repayment of FCCBs (1.11) -
Exchange difference on redemption of FCCBs (0.11) 9.72

Closing Balance - 46.52
Premium payable on redemption of FCCBs issued has been fully provided and debited to Securities Premium Account.
(b) Provision for site restoration expenditure :
(Rs. in crores)
As at As at
31-Mar-10 31-Mar-09
Add : Provision during the year - -
Less : Payments / Reversal during the year - -
Closing Balance 12.57 12.57
(c) Others (The Company has created a provision, the disclosure relating to the provision
would prejudice the position of the Company on the subject matter of the provision) :
(Rs. in crores)
As at As at
31-Mar-10 31-Mar-09
Opening Balance - -
Add : Provision during the year 2.18 -
Closing Balance 2.18 -
10 Derivative Instruments :
(a) As on 31st March, the Company has the following derivative instruments outstanding:
(i) Forward currency exchange contracts USD-INR amounting to USD Nil for the purpose of hedging its exposures
to foreign currency loans ( previous year USD 134.96 million)
(ii) Forward currency exchange contracts USD- INR amounting to USD 87.41 million for the purpose of hedging its
exposures to foreign currency acceptances (previous year USD 40.90 million)
(iii) Accounts payable USD 2.89 million, CHF 0.19 million & EUR 0.19 million (previous year USD 80.13 million)
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(iv) Currency options contracts USD- INR amounting to USD 26 million with an intent to hedge its exposures to
foreign currency loans (previous year USD 65 million). FCCBs outstanding as on 31 March, 10 is USD Nil million
(previous year USD 43.906 million)
(v) Full Currency Swap to hedge against fluctuations in exchange rates USD 76 million (previous year Notional
principal USD 75 million)
(vi) Cross Currency Swap to hedge against fluctuations in exchange rates and Interest rates USD 475 million (previous
year Notional principal USD 475 million)
(vii) Long Term Forward Contract USD-INR 35 million (previous year nil) to hedge against fluctuation in exchange
rates for the purpose of hedging its exposure to foreign currency long term loans (Previous year USD Nil million)
(b) The year end foreign currency exposures that have not been hedged by a derivative instrument or otherwise are as
under:
(i) Export receivables USD 4.41 million (previous year USD 1.05 million )
(ii) Foreign Currency Loans USD Nil (previous year USD 12.83 million)
(iii) Loans and Advances USD Nil (previous year USD 73.43 million)
(iv) Acceptances USD 8.78 million (previous year USD 7.19 million)
(v) Accounts payable USD 116 million (previous year USD 234.67 million)
(vi) Liability arising out of cross currency swap USD 382 million (previous year USD 425 million).
11 (a) Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account and not provided for Rs. 56.15 crores
(previous year Rs.36.68 crores).
(b) Capital commitment towards investment in joint venture Khet-Se Agri Produce India Private Limited Rs. 43.69 crores
(previous year Rs.43.69 crores).
(c) Capital commitment towards investment in proposed project at Mozambique Rs. 41.75 crores (previous year Rs. 16.36
crores).
12 Contingent Liabilities :
(a) Guarantees:
(i) Bank Guarantees issued by Banks on behalf of the Company Rs. 91.85 crores (previous year Rs. 212.51 crores).
These are covered by the charge created in favour of the Company’s bankers by way of hypothecation of stocks
and debtors.
(ii) Guarantees provided to third parties on behalf of subsidiaries USD 136.80 million (Rs. 614.23 crores) (previous
year USD 150 million (Rs. 760.80 crores))
(b) Claims not acknowledged by the Company relating to cases contested by the Company and which, in the opinion
of the Management, are not likely to be devolved on the Company relating to the following areas :
(Rs. in crores)
As at As at
31-Mar-10 31-Mar-09
(i) Excise and Customs 90.02 84.34
(ii) Sales Tax 23.39 26.49
(iii) Demand for utility charges 57.41 57.99
(iv) Labour and other claims against the Company not acknowledged as debt 0.98 2.64
(v) Income Tax (Pending before Appellate authorities in respect of
which the Company is in appeal) 208.14 61.97
(vi) Income Tax (Decided in Company’s favour by Appellate authorities and
Department is in further appeal) 38.73 64.80
(c) Various claims pending before Industrial Tribunals and Labour Courts of which amounts are indeterminate.
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13 Operating Leases :
(Rs. in crores)
As at As at
31-Mar-10 31-Mar-09
(a) Total of minimum lease payments 160.51 181.18
The total of future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable

operating leases for a period :
Not later than one year 15.11 16.36
Later than one year and not later than five years 68.40 69.95
Later than five years 77.00 94.87

(b) Lease payments recognised in the statement of profit and loss for the year 15.11 16.36
(c) The lease deposit of Rs. 25 crores (previous year Rs.25 crores) for plant and machinery remaining with the lessors is
provided over the useful life of the asset and consequently a net amount of Rs. 2.17 crores (previous year Rs.2.17
Crores ) has been charged to the Profit and Loss Account on the principle of matching of revenue and costs.
(d) General description of significant leasing arrangements :
The payments made by the Company as lessee in accordance with operational leasing contracts or rental agreements
are expensed proportionally during the lease or rental period respectively. The Company has entered into operating
lease arrangement for storage tank from a vendor. Till previous year the lease arrangement also included power plants.
14 (a) Provision for compensation under Employee Separation Scheme (ESS) has been calculated on the basis of the net
present value of the future monthly payments of pension.
(b) An amount of Rs. 0.27 crore (previous year Rs.0.87 crore) is payable under the scheme within one year.
15 According to information available with the Management, on the basis of intimation received from suppliers regarding their
status under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Act, 2006 (MSMED Act), the Company has amounts due
to Micro and Small Enterprises under the said Act as at 31st March, 2010 as follows :
(Rs. in crores)
As at As at
31-Mar-10 31-Mar-09
(a) (i) Principal amount remaining unpaid to any supplier as on 31 March, 2010 1.60 3.05
(ii) Interest on (a)(i) above - -
(b) (i) The amount of principal paid beyond the appointed date 3.53 3.12
(ii) The amount of interest paid beyond the appointed date - -
(c) Amount of interest due and payable on delayed payments 0.02 0.01
(d) Amount of interest accrued and due as at 31st March, 2010 0.02 0.02
(e) Total outstanding dues of micro enterprises and small enterprises 1.60 3.05
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16 Licensed and installed capacities :
Licensed Installed Licensed Installed
Capacity Capacity Capacity Capacity
Tonnes Tonnes $ Tonnes Tonnes $
Soda Ash 1,000,000 917,700 1,000,000 917,700
Sodium Bicarbonate 75,600 70,000 75,600 70,000
Caustic Soda 36,000 36,000 36,000 36,000
Liquid Chlorine 31,950 31,950 31,950 31,950
Hydrochloric Acid N.A. 64,800 N.A. 64,800
Bromine 2,520 2,400 2,520 2,400
Hydrobromic Acid 50 50 50 50
Vacuum Salt N.A. 550,550 N.A. 550,550
Chemicals and other Industrial Machinery 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
Clinker N.R. 825,000 N.R. 825,000
Cement 440,000 440,000 440,000 440,000
Ammonia N.R. 445,500 N.R. 445,500
Urea @@ N.R. 742,500 N.R. 742,500
Sulphuric acid # 221,500 221,500 221,500 221,500
Phosphoric acid # 52,700 52,700 46,725 41,850
Sulphonic Acid # N.A. 12,000 N.A. 12,000
Sodium Tripolyphosphate (STPP) # 40,000 50,000 40,000 50,000
Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) # 670,000 670,000 670,000 670,000
Single Super Phosphate (SSP) # 165,000 165,000 165,000 165,000
$ As certified by the Management and accepted by the Auditors.
# Licensed capacity includes capacity under the Industrial Entrepreneurs Memorandum filed with the Government and duly
acknowledged by them under the scheme of delicensing notified by the Government.
@@ After debottlenecking expected per day production is likely to be around 3500 mtpd
N.A. Not Applicable
N.R. Not Required
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17 Production and Sales :
Production/Purchase Internal Use ## Sales
2009-10 2008-09 2009-10 2008-09 2009-10 2008-09
Tonnes Tonnes Tonnes Tonnes Tonnes Rs. in crores Tonnes Rs. in crores
Soda Ash 695,721 695,115 23,444 19,783 675,481 924.89 670,396 1,041.87
Sodium Bicarbonate 71,804 63,510 135 230 71,071 104.44 63,941 103.92
Caustic Soda 9,509 7,640 2,826 2,511 6,683 8.91 5,129 12.02
Liquid Chlorine 1,763 1,654 245 116 1,524 0.25 1,534 0.38
Hydrochloric Acid 14,787 11,813 12,164 9,817 2,623 0.11 1,996 0.11
Bromine 1,376 1,408 - - 1,380 10.19 1,472 12.93
Vacuum Salt # 589,398 527,466 11,302 23,374 552,985 521.87 504,630 426.41
Pure Salt 2,978 6,986 25 - 3,679 2.76 6,135 4.54
Solar Salt 192,420 102,995 1,980 - 192,420 5.81 101,014 3.03
Gypsum 253,195 364,682 8,132 18,373 258,669 17.59 338,305 16.86
Cement 453,901 405,325 5,421 15,031 448,685 178.45 390,340 164.59
Clinker 419,164 419,757 388,077 415,775 31,087 6.68 3,982 0.90
Ammonia 700,978 583,362 701,574 583,362 - - - -
Urea ** 1,231,211 1,020,691 - 2,253 1,222,796 1,181.46 1,067,189 1,220.08
Sodium Tripoly
phosphate (STPP) 13,526 26,912 9 32 14,139 68.22 26,575 198.38
Diammonium
Phosphate (DAP) 184,392 148,096 186 1,539 187,002 373.32 181,930 1,087.77
NPK ** 394,355 416,043 291 (966) 423,786 1,026.56 394,945 1,759.00
Single Super Phosphate ** 97,249 127,710 - 3,983 93,248 58.90 128,342 160.19
Sulphuric Acid 133,885 178,567 83,552 127,800 51,162 15.99 51,128 51.56
Phosphoric Acid 8,919 20,955 8,288 21,278 - - - -
Sulphonic Acid @ 11 85 - - 8 * 100 0.91
Tata Swach - Crystal 36,823 - - - 33,012 2.42 - -
Tata Swach - Bulb 756 - - - 682 0.02 - -
Tata Swach - Bulb- R -
Supreme 50,180 - - - 50,180 0.84 - -
Tap 2,081 - - - 2,072 0.01 - -
Mesh-3 100 - - - - - - -
Mesh-1 & 2 100 - - - - - - -
Sale of Purchased
Materials :
Solar Evaporated
Salt I shakti 207,261 165,398 - - 200,270 127.35 159,893 98.76
Diammonium
Phosphate (DAP) 66,650 220,278 382 1,016 66,299 138.18 219,332 1,246.37
Muriate of Potash (MOP) 182,072 251,044 5,213 17,398 190,172 500.72 243,087 757.09
Others 236.60 168.93
5,512.54 8,536.60
# Sales of Vacuum Salt includes free issues under sales promotion schemes.
@ Excludes quantities processed under conversion arrangement NIL tonnes (previous year 315 tonnes)
## After adjusting excess / shortage
** Production figures include Bulk Production
Cost of Traded Products : (Rs. in crores)

2009-10 2008-09
Solar Evaporated Salt I shakti 39.81 26.65
DAP 122.14 1,259.88
MOP 379.31 632.92
Others 161.60 135.62
Total 702.86 2,055.07
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18 Closing Stocks of Finished Goods :
As at As at As at
31-Mar-10 31-Mar-09 31-Mar-08
Tonnes Rs. in crores Tonnes Rs. in crores Tonnes Rs. in crores
Soda Ash 13,472 13.44 16,676 13.96 11,740 8.95
Sodium Bicarbonate 1,165 0.95 567 0.65 1,227 0.90
Liquid Chlorine 17 0.01 23 - 18 0.01
Bromine 7 0.04 11 0.06 82 0.38
Vacuum Salt 61,042 19.89 35,931 11.57 36,469 10.93
Pure Salt 5 0.00 731 0.20 103 0.02
Solar Salt - - 1,980 0.02 - -
Gypsum 43,665 1.17 57,271 1.35 49,268 0.41
Cement 1,282 0.39 1,487 0.39 1,533 0.32
Urea 45,188 30.65 36,973 32.94 85,723 65.21
Sodium Tripolyphosphate (STPP) 53 0.23 675 3.12 369 1.77
Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) 1,179 2.17 4,056 9.09 39,429 63.62
NPK ** 990 1.83 30,705 75.81 8,641 11.54
Single Super Phosphate ** 3,066 1.67 1,107 0.98 5,723 0.06
Sulphuric Acid 2,449 0.79 3,278 0.89 3,639 1.67
Phosphoric Acid 733 4.01 102 0.66 425 1.07
Sulphonic Acid 4 0.03 1 0.01 16 0.10
Tata Swach - Crystal 3,811 0.25 - - - -
Tata Swach - Bulb 74 0.00 - - - -
Tata Swach - Bulb- R -Supreme - - - - - -
Tap 9 0.00 - - - -
Mesh-3 100 0.00 - - - -
Mesh-1 & 2 100 0.00 - - - -
Others - 0.05 - 22.01 - 11.61
Traded Goods :
Solar Evaporated Salt I shakti 22,344 7.75 15,353 5.18 9,849 1.64
Mithapur
Complex Fertilisers 2 23.93 33 0.08 103 0.16

Muriate of Potash (MOP) 32,827 53.10 46,140 143.21 55,581 56.91
233,586 162.34 253,101 322.18 309,941 237.29
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19 Raw Materials consumed :
(inclusive of materials produced and captively consumed)
2009-10 2008-09
Measure Quantity Rs. in crores Quantity Rs. in crores
Limestone @ Tonnes 1,744,194 87.02 1,627,681 99.32
Liquid Ammonia # Tonnes 2,671 4.28 3,213 7.00
Salt * Tonnes 1,979,503 24.86 1,881,956 23.66
Coke Tonnes 40,881 82.82 45,873 99.66
Anthracite Coal Tonnes 72,765 61.05 59,753 38.79
Natural Gas SCM 370,763,149 352.89 154,050,721 93.20
RLNG SCM 118,871,131 152.07 213,464,470 269.98
Naptha KL 485 0.86 29,956 75.62
Phosphoric Acid Tonnes 192,620 528.11 182,139 1,695.91
Ammonia Tonnes 91,799 148.82 87,572 239.70
MOP Tonnes 170,559 454.23 169,912 408.31
Rock Tonnes 88,680 80.57 151,656 173.03
Sulphur Tonnes 45,427 21.53 59,914 162.73
Soda Ash Tonnes 14,407 11.82 32,315 45.65
Other Raw Materials ** Tonnes 186,141 70.21 62.05
2,081.14 3,494.61
@ Includes Rs.0.83 crore (Previous Year Rs. 4.95 crores) pertaining to Wages, Salaries and other revenue account
# Includes Rs.0.54 crore (Previous Year Rs. 0.72 crore) pertaining to Wages, Salaries and other revenue account
* Includes Rs. 5.65 crores (Previous Year Rs. 5.89 crores) pertaining to Wages, Salaries and other revenue account
** Includes Rs 8.60 crores (Previous Year Rs. 8.89 crores) pertaining to Wages, Salaries and other revenue account
20 Value of Imports (C.I.F. Value) : (Rs. in crores)

2009-10 2008-09
(a) Raw Materials, fuel and traded products 1,712.17 4,741.43
(b) Stores, components and spare parts 9.11 19.78
(c) Capital goods 35.58 79.04
1,756.86 4,840.25
(Rs. in crores)
21 Expenditure in Foreign Currencies : 2009-10 2008-09
(a) For Technical know how fees @ 4.21 4.20

(b) Interest # 141.69 159.40
(c) Payments on other accounts # 4.28 14.43
150.18 178.03
@ Expenditure Rs. 3.62 crores at gross of TDS and Rs. 0.59 crore net of TDS for the year 2009-10.
# Expenditure at gross of TDS for the year 2009-10.
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22 Remittances in foreign currencies for Dividends :
The Company has remitted during the year Rs. 21.80 crores (previous year Rs. 26.62 crores) in foreign currencies on account
of dividends and does not have information as to the extent to which other remittances, if any, in foreign currencies on
account of dividends have been made by/on behalf of non-resident shareholders. The particulars of dividends paid to non-
resident shareholders for the year 2008-09, for which dividend was declared during the year, are as under :
2009-10 2008-09
(a) Number of Non-Resident Shareholders 2,903 2,263
(b) Number of Ordinary Shares held by them 2,42,23,109 2,95,80,488
(c) Gross amount of dividend (Rs. in crores) 21.80 26.62
(Rs. in crores)
2009-10 2008-09
23 Earnings in Foreign Exchange :
(a) Export of goods on F.O.B. basis 89.63 92.75
(b) Interest 1.14 16.66
(c) Dividend 24.04 23.71
114.81 133.12
24 Value of imported and indigenous raw materials, stores, components and spare parts consumed :
2009-10 2008-09
Raw Materials Stores Raw Materials Stores
Components and Components and
Spare Parts Spare Parts
Rs. in crores % Rs. in crores % Rs. in crores % Rs. in crores %
(a) Imported 1,712.17 82.27 11.10 19.75 2,720.62 77.85 11.26 16.66
(b) Indigenous # 368.97 17.73 45.08 80.25 # 773.99 22.15 56.36 83.34
2,081.14 100.00 56.18 100.00 3,494.61 100.00 67.62 100.00
# Includes Rs. 15.61 crores (previous year Rs. 20.45 crores) pertaining to wages, salaries and other revenue accounts.
25 Sales includes subsidy income of Rs. 2059.69 crores (previous year Rs. 4,683.58 crores)
26 During the previous year the Company had exercised the option granted vide notification F.No.17/33/2008/CL-V dated
March 31, 2009 issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and accordingly the exchange differences arising on revaluation
of long term foreign currency monetary items for the year ended 31st March, 2008, 2009 and 2010 have been recognised
over the shorter of the maturity period of the loan or 31st March, 2011. The unamortised balance as at the Balance Sheet
date of Rs. 7.89 crores (net of tax) (previous year Rs. 237.39 crores) is presented as “Foreign Currency Monetary item
Translation Difference Account” (FCMTDA).
27 Rallis India Limited (Rallis) had become an associate of the Company in August 2009. Consequent to the preferential
allotment of 9,80,000 equity shares by Rallis to the Company in November 2009, the effective holding of the Company in
Rallis has become 50.06%. Accordingly, Rallis has become a subsidiary of the Company from associate from that date.
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28 Insurance claim for loss of profits
The production at Company’s Fertilizer Plant at Babrala has been temporarily disrupted due to fault in Synthesis Converter
in ammonia plant. The Company has adequate insurance coverage towards cost of repairs and loss of profits. Insurance
claim for loss of profit has been accrued for the affected period based on the Management’s estimates.
29 Strike at Haldia Plant
The operations at Haldia plant were disrupted due to strike by contract labour during the period 24th February to 26th
March, 2010. While the workforce has resumed duty, the disputed matter is pending with the additional labour commissioner.
30 Asterisk (*) denotes figures below Rs.50,000.
31 Previous year’s figures have been regrouped / reclassified wherever necessary to make them comparable with the current
year’s figures.
Signatures to Schedule ‘1’ to ‘5, ‘A’ to ‘L’, Notes to Accounts

Balance Sheet Abstract of Company’s General Business Profile.
For and on behalf of the Board
Ratan N Tata Chairman
R Gopalakrishnan Vice-Chairman
}
Nusli N Wadia
Prasad R Menon
Nasser Munjee
Dr Yoginder Alagh Directors
Dr M S Ananth
Eknath A Kshirsagar
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Balance Sheet Abstract and Company’s General Business Profile

I. Registration Details
Registration No. 2 8 9 3 State Code 1 1
Balance Sheet Date 3 1 0 3 1 0
Date Month Year
II. Capital raised during the year (Amount in Rs. Thousand)
Public Issue Rights Issue
N I L N I L
Bonus Issue Private Placement
N I L N I L
III. Position of mobilisation and deployment of funds
(Amount in Rs. Thousands)
Total Liabilities Total Assets
7 4 1 9 6 8 9 9 7 4 1 9 6 8 9 9
Sources of Funds
Paid up Capital Reserves and Surplus
2 4 3 3 2 0 0 4 0 3 9 6 4 0 0
Secured Loans Unsecured Loans
2 4 9 2 4 0 0 2 6 9 7 2 7 0 0
Deferred Tax Liability (Net)
1 9 0 2 1 9 9
Application of Funds
Net Fixed Assets Investments
1 8 3 0 0 9 2 0 4 9 0 5 5 8 6 6
Net Current Assets Misc. Expenditure
6 8 4 0 1 1 3 N I L
Accumulated Losses
N I L
IV. Performance of Company (Amount in Rs. Thousands)
Turnover Total Expenditure
5 7 6 9 7 4 7 8 5 1 8 6 1 1 3 9
+/- Profit before tax +/- Profit after tax
+ 5 8 8 1 3 3 9 + 4 3 4 7 6 9 2
Earnings per Share in Rs. Dividend rate %
1 8 . 3 8 9 0
V. Generic names of three principal products/services of the Company

(as per monetory terms)
Item code no. (ITC Code) 0 0 3 1 0 2 1 0 0 0
Product Description U R E A
Product Description S O D A A S H
Product Description D I A M M O N I U M P H O S P H A T E
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Statement pursuant to Section 212 of the Companies Act, 1956
Name of Subsidiary Company Financial year end of the Extent of holding by Profit/(loss) so far as it concerns the Profit/(loss) so far as it concerns the
subsidiary Company Tata Chemicals Limited members of Tata Chemicals members of Tata Chemicals
in the subsidiary Limited and not dealt with in the Limited and dealt with in
as on March 31, 2010 accounts of Tata Chemicals Limited the accounts of Tata Chemicals
as on March 31, 2010 Limited as on March 31, 2010
(Rs. in crores) (Rs. in crores)
Homefield International Pvt. Ltd. March 31, 2010 100% 13.93 NIL
Homefield Pvt. UK Ltd. March 31, 2010 100% (35.60) NIL
Brunner Mond Group Limited March 31, 2010 100% (24.67) NIL
Wyoming 1 (Mauritius) Pvt. Ltd. March 31, 2010 100% (0.11) NIL
Wyoming 2 (Mauritius) Pvt. Ltd. March 31, 2010 100% (0.11) NIL
Gusiute Holdings (UK) Ltd. March 31, 2010 100% (0.11) NIL
Valley Holdings Inc. March 31, 2010 100% 184.20 NIL
Bio-Energy Venture-1 (Mauritius) March 31, 2010 100% (0.11) NIL

Pvt. Ltd.
Bio-Energy Venture-2 (Mauritius) March 31, 2010 100% (0.11) NIL

Pvt. Ltd.
Tata Chemicals Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. March 31, 2010 100% (0.08) NIL
Rallis India Ltd. March 31, 2010 50.06% 18.94 NIL
Ratan N Tata Chairman

R Gopalakrishnan Vice-Chairman
}
Nusli N Wadia
Prasad R Menon
Nasser Munjee
Dr Yoginder Alagh Directors
Dr M S Ananth
Eknath A Kshirsagar
Summary of Financial Information of Subsidiary Companies (Rs. in crores)

Name of Subsidiary Company Issued and Reserves Total Total Investments Turnover/ Profit Provision Profit Proposed
Subscribed Assets Liabilities Total before for after Dividend
Share Income Taxation Taxation Taxation
Capital
Homefield International Pvt. Ltd. 404.17 83.19 487.37 487.37 412.00 16.53 16.39 2.46 13.93 -
Homefield Pvt. UK Ltd. 459.68 (136.79) 897.86 897.86 918.44 1.48 (35.49) 0.11 (35.60) -
Brunner Mond Group Limited@ 0.68 134.09 885.67 885.67 - 1,834.02 (40.24) (15.57) (24.67) -
Wyoming 1 (Mauritius) Pvt. Ltd. 3,230.64 0.04 3,230.69 3,230.69 3,230.64 - (0.11) - (0.11) -
Wyoming 2 (Mauritius) Pvt. Ltd. 3,230.64 (0.20) 3,230.49 3,230.49 3,230.51 - (0.11) - (0.11) -
Gusiute Holdings (UK) Ltd. 3,230.51 (35.71) 3,194.80 3,194.80 3,230.64 - (0.11) - (0.11) -
Valley Holdings Inc.@ * 3,553.25 4,809.47 4,809.47 - 1,759.55 341.76 45.42 296.34 -
Bio-Energy Venture-1 (Mauritius) Pvt. Ltd. 47.60 (0.17) 47.43 47.43 47.37 - (0.11) - (0.11) -
Bio-Energy Venture-2 (Mauritius) Pvt. Ltd. 47.37 (0.17) 47.20 47.20 47.20 - (0.11) - (0.11) -
Tata Chemicals Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. 48.40 (0.09) 48.31 48.31 48.12 - (0.08) - (0.08) -
Rallis India Ltd. 12.96 411.49 432.57 432.57 140.23 344.09 56.84 18.91 37.93 12.96
@ Consolidated figures in case of Brunner Mond Group Limited and Valley Holdings Inc with its subsidiaries.
The financial statements of subsidiaries are converted into Indian Rupees on the basis of appropriate exchange rate.
* Issued and subscribed Share Capital in respect of Valley Holdings Inc is USD 1.
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Financial Highlights - Last Decade

Year Turnover Net PAT / Net Earnings Dividend Gross Return on Return on Fixed Working Market
Operating Income per Share per Share Gearing Capital Networth Assets Capital Capitlali-
Income - Basic Employed Cover Turnover sation
as on
31st March
(Rs Crs) (Rs Crs) (%) (Rs.) (Rs.) (%) (%) (%) (No. (%) (Rs Crs)
of times)
2000-01 1,470.00 1,405.25 12% 9.13 5 37% 11% 9% 0.51 52% 687.33
2001-02 1,387.10 1,357.68 9% 7.02 5 34% 10% 7% 0.48 50% 839.97
2002-03 1,612.42 1,535.27 13% 10.88 5.5 28% 12% 12% 0.54 41% 1,190.41
2003-04 2,632.79 2,544.15 9% 10.25 5.5 24% 12% 12% 0.84 34% 2,293.62
2004-05 3,097.91 3,008.14 11% 15.83 6.5 36% 14% 17% 0.98 39% 3,260.96
2005-06 3,638.23 3,518.59 10% 16.41 7 37% 14% 17% 1.12 48% 5,675.48
2006-07 4,107.08 3,985.03 11% 20.65 8 28% 17% 19% 1.24 22% 4,451.55
2007-08 4,207.13 4,075.62 23% 42.82 9 38% 24% 32% 1.24 23% 6,570.55
2008-09 8,537.21 8,399.65 5% 19.25 9 48% 12% 12% 2.33 13% 3,328.82
2009-10 5,512.54 5,476.64 8% 18.38 9 40% 11% 11% 2.48 12% 7,982.45
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AUDITORS’ REPORT
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
1. We have audited the attached Consolidated Balance Sheet of TATA CHEMICALS LIMITED (“the Company”), its
subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities (the Company, its subsidiaries and jointly controlled entities constitute
“the Group”) as at 31st March, 2010, the Consolidated Profit and Loss Account and the Consolidated Cash Flow
statement of the Group for the year ended on that date, both annexed thereto. The Consolidated Financial
Statements include investments in associates accounted on the equity method in accordance with Accounting
Standard 23 (Accounting for Investments in Associates in Consolidated Financial Statements) and the jointly
controlled entities accounted in accordance with Accounting Standard 27 (Financial Reporting of Interests in
Joint Ventures) as notified under the Companies (Accounting Standards) Rules, 2006. These financial statements
are the responsibility of the Company’s Management and have been prepared on the basis of the separate
financial statements and other financial information regarding components. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these Consolidated Financial Statements based on our audit.
2. We conducted our audit in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in India. Those Stan-
dards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatements. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence support-
ing the amounts and the disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the account-
ing principles used and the significant estimates made by the Management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
3. Attention is invited to Note 8 (d) of Schedule M regarding the accounting of actuarial gains and losses on
employee pension funds of overseas subsidiaries in “Reserves and Surplus” in accordance with the generally
accepted accounting principles applicable in the country of incorporation for the reasons stated therein, as
against such gains and losses being accounted in the Profit and Loss Account as per the Indian generally
accepted accounting principles. Had the group followed the previous practice of recognising such gains and
losses in the Profit and Loss Account, the consolidated net profit before tax and net profit after tax after
minority interest of the Group for the year ended 31st March, 2010 would have been lower by Rs. 252.37 crores
and Rs.161.35 crores respectively.
4. We did not audit the financial statements of certain subsidiaries and joint ventures, whose financial state-
ments reflect total assets (net) of Rs. 6,896.66 crores as at 31st March, 2010, total revenues of Rs. 4,073.02 crores
and net cash inflow amounting to Rs.95.17 crores for the year ended on that date as considered in the
Consolidated Financial Statements. These financial statements have been audited by other auditors whose
reports have been furnished to us and our opinion, in so far as it relates to the amounts included in respect of
these subsidiaries and joint ventures, is based solely on the reports of the other auditors.
5. We report that the Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared by the Company in accordance
with the requirements of Accounting Standard 21 (Consolidated Financial Statements), Accounting Standard
23 (Accounting for Investment in Associates in Consolidated Financial Statements) and Accounting Standard
27 (Financial Reporting of Interests in Joint Ventures) as notified under the Companies (Accounting Standards)
Rules, 2006.
6. Based on our audit and on consideration of the separate audit reports on individual financial statements of
the Company, its aforesaid subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates and to the best of our information and
according to the explanations given to us, in our opinion, read with our comments in paragraph 3 above, the
Consolidated Financial Statements give a true and fair view in conformity with the accounting principles
generally accepted in India:
(i) in the case of the Consolidated Balance Sheet, of the state of affairs of the Group as at 31st March, 2010;
(ii) in the case of the Consolidated Profit and Loss Account, of the profit of the Group for the year ended on
that date and
(iii) in the case of the Consolidated Cash Flow Statement, of the cash flows of the Group for the year ended
on that date.

(Reg. No. 117366W) (Reg. No. 108296W)
Partner Partner
(Membership No.: 15860) (Membership No.: 37924)
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Consolidated Balance Sheet as at 31st March, 2010

As at
31-Mar-09
SOURCES OF FUNDS
1. SHAREHOLDERS’ FUNDS
(a) Share Capital ....................................................... A 102 243.32 235.23
(b) Reserves and Surplus ...................................... B 102 4,473.10 4,534.55
4,716.42 4,769.78
2. MINORITY INTEREST .................................................. 350.06 152.19
3. DEFERRED CAPITAL GRANT .................................... 4.32 9.03
4. LOAN FUNDS
(a) Secured Loans .................................................... C 103 1,838.85 2,325.28
(b) Unsecured Loans ............................................... D 103 3,154.87 3,958.53
4,993.72 6,283.81
5. DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY (net) .............................. 190.39 111.57
(Note 6, page 117)
6. TOTAL ............................................................................... 10,254.91 11,326.38
APPLICATION OF FUNDS
7. FIXED ASSETS
(a) Gross Block ........................................................... 7,472.20 7,019.60
(b) Less : Depreciation and Impairment ......... 4,159.66 3,735.12
(c) Net Block ............................................................... E 104 3,312.54 3,284.48
(d) Capital Work-in-Progress ................................ 518.42 482.48
3,830.96 3,766.96
8. GOODWILL ON CONSOLIDATION ........................ 5,324.70 5,621.28
9. INVESTMENTS ............................................................... F 105 557.66 869.79
10. FOREIGN CURRENCY MONETARY ITEM
TRANSLATION DIFFERENCE .................................... 7.89 237.39
(Note 19, page 124)
11. DEFERRED TAX ASSET (net) .................................... 176.54 99.04
(Note 6, page 117)
12. CURRENT ASSETS ,LOANS AND ADVANCES
(a) Inventories ............................................................ G 106 958.72 1,267.65
(b) Sundry Debtors .................................................. H 106 1,111.08 1,635.76
(c) Cash and Bank Balances ................................ I 106 1,158.90 989.85
(d) Loans and Advances ........................................ J 107 537.33 520.44
Less: 3,766.03 4,413.70
13. CURRENT LIABILITIES AND PROVISIONS
(a) Current Liabilities .............................................. K 107 2,102.09 2,465.68
(b) Provisions .............................................................. L 107 1,306.78 1,216.10
3,408.87 3,681.78
14. NET CURRENT ASSETS ( 12-13 ) ............................ 357.16 731.92
15. TOTAL ............................................................................... 10,254.91 11,326.38
16. Notes on the Balance Sheet and Profit and
Loss Account ................................................................. M 108
For DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS For N. M. RAIJI & CO. Ratan N. Tata Chairman
Chartered Accountants Chartered Accountants R. Gopalakrishnan Vice-Chairman
Nusli N. Wadia
NALIN M. SHAH
Partner
J. M. GANDHI
Partner
Rajiv Chandan
Prasad R. Menon
Nasser Munjee
Dr. Yoginder Alagh
Dr. M.S. Ananth
R. Mukundan
Kapil Mehan
} Directors
Managing Director
Executive Director
Mumbai, 24th May, 2010. Company Secretary & Head Legal P. K. Ghose Executive Director & CFO
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Consolidated Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 31st March, 2010
Previous year
INCOME
1. Sales and services ............................................................ 1(1) 100 9,567.57 12,826.49
Less: Excise Duty ............................................................... 119.08 174.51
Net Sales .............................................................................. 9,448.49 12,651.98
2. Operating Income ............................................................ 1(2) 100 95.30 120.59
3. Other Income ..................................................................... 2 100 168.81 60.04
4. TOTAL INCOME .................................................................. 9,712.60 12,832.61
EXPENDITURE
5. Manufacturing and Other Expenses ........................ 3 100 7,706.35 10,885.86
6. Borrowing Costs ................................................................ 4 101 393.18 395.26
7. Restructuring costs for overseas operations
(Note 18, page 124) ......................................................... 90.21 -
8. Foreign exchange loss on borrowings .................... 108.28 92.31
8,298.02 11,373.43
9. Depreciation and Amortisation ................................. E 104 446.78 422.64
10. Impairment of assets (net of reversal)
(Note 18, page 124) ......................................................... 34.90 119.22
TOTAL EXPENDITURE ................................................................. 8,779.70 11,915.29
PROFIT BEFORE TAX .................................................. 932.90 917.32
11. PROVISION FOR TAX
(a) Current (includes short provision of prior
years Rs. 15.17 crores (previous year Rs. Nil)) . 262.73 278.68
(b) Deferred ..................................................................... (53.41) (122.67)
(c) Fringe Benefit Tax .................................................. - 1.50
209.32 157.51
PROFIT AFTER TAX BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST . 723.58 759.81
12. MINORITY INTEREST ........................................................ 131.14 111.71
13. SHARE OF PROFIT IN ASSOCIATE (Note 10, page 121) 13.47 -
14. PROFIT ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAREHOLDERS
OF THE COMPANY ............................................................ 605.91 648.10
15. BALANCE BROUGHT FORWARD ................................. 2,081.15 1,728.46
16. AMOUNT AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS 2,687.06 2,376.56
17. APPROPRIATIONS :
(a) Proposed Dividend ................................................ 218.93 211.65
(b) Tax on Dividend ...................................................... 37.11 35.97
(c) General Reserve ...................................................... 53.58 45.21
(d) Other Reserves ........................................................ 2.48 2.58
(e) Balance carried to Balance Sheet .................... 2,374.96 2,081.15
2,687.06 2,376.56
18. EARNINGS PER SHARE (Rupees)
(Note 4, page 115 and Note 8(d), page 117)
(Face value per share- Rs. 10)
(a) Basic ............................................................................. 25.61 27.59
(b) Diluted ........................................................................ 25.61 26.19
19. Notes on the Balance Sheet and
Profit and Loss Account ................................................ M 108

Nusli N. Wadia
NALIN M. SHAH
Partner
J. M. GANDHI
Partner
Rajiv Chandan
Prasad R. Menon
Nasser Munjee
Dr. Yoginder Alagh
Dr. M.S. Ananth
R. Mukundan
Kapil Mehan
} Directors
Managing Director
Executive Director
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Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31st March, 2010
Rupees Rupees
in crores in crores
2009-10 2008-09
A Cash Flow from Operating Activities
Net Profit before Tax .................................................................................... 932.90 917.32
Adjustments for :
Foreign Exchange (Gain) / Loss on Borrowings ............................... 108.28 92.31
Employee Separation Compensation Amortisation ....................... - 0.53
Depreciation & Amortisation .................................................................... 446.78 422.64
Impairment of assets (net of reversal) .................................................. 34.90 119.22
Borrowing Costs ............................................................................................. 393.18 395.26
Interest Income ............................................................................................... (8.22) (10.74)
Amortisation of Capital Grant .................................................................. (4.71) (5.76)
(Profit) / Loss on sale of investments (net) ......................................... (94.51) 22.53
Investment income ....................................................................................... (66.07) (71.83)
Provision for doubtful debts and advances ....................................... (1.04) 3.77
Provision for employee benefits ............................................................. - 103.33
Provision for diminution in value of current investments ........... - 55.86
Exchange difference ..................................................................................... 160.54 (94.33)
Loss on assets sold or discarded (net) ................................................. 17.97 4.25
Operating Profit before Working Capital Changes ............... 1,920.00 1,954.36
Adjustments for :
Trade and other receivables ..................................................................... 647.43 (395.12)
Bonds received in settlement of subsidy receivable ..................... - (502.79)
Inventories ........................................................................................................ 471.39 (345.94)
Trade payables, other liabilities and provisions ............................... (766.62) 560.33
Payment towards employee separation compensation ............... - (0.66)
Cash generated from Operations ............................................ 2,272.20 1,270.18
Taxes paid (net of refund) .......................................................................... (287.73) (242.31)
Net Cash generated from Operating Activities ..................... 1,984.47 1,027.87
B Cash Flow from Investing Activities
Acquisition of fixed assets (including Capital Work-in-Progress) (591.08) (737.78)
Proceeds on sale of fixed assets ............................................................. 2.57 4.66
Proceeds on sale of investments ............................................................ 12,056.48 5,779.19
Purchase of investments ............................................................................ (11,526.61) (5,807.17)
Acquisition/Investment in Subsidiary ................................................... (460.91) -
Interest received ............................................................................................. 15.79 4.34
Investment income received .................................................................... 10.86 15.32
Dividend received ......................................................................................... 55.22 56.51
Net Cash used in Investing Activities ..................................... (437.68) (684.93)
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Consolidated Cash Flow Statement for the year ended 31st March, 2010
Rupees Rupees
in crores in crores
2009-10 2008-09
C Cash Flow from Financing Activities
Repayment of borrowings ......................................................................... (1,421.97) (1,114.76)
Proceeds of borrowings .............................................................................. 769.61 1,640.41
Interest Paid ..................................................................................................... (385.84) (371.35)
Foreign exchange loss realised ............................................................... - 1.30
Dividends paid including distribution tax .......................................... (364.48) (247.15)
Net Cash generated from / (used in) Financing Activities ... (1,402.68) (91.55)
Net Increase in Cash and Cash equivalents ....................................... 144.11 251.39
Cash and Cash equivalents as at 1st April .......................................... 989.85 676.72
(Opening Balance)
Add: Cash and bank balance taken over on acquisition .............. 114.70 -
Exchange difference on translation of foreign currency cash
and cash equivalents ................................................................................... (89.76) 61.74
Cash and Cash equivalents as at 31st March .................................... 1,158.90 989.85
(Closing Balance)
Notes :
1. The below mentioned transactions do not involve cash flow:
(i) During the year, Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds of Rs. 186.64 crores (previous year Rs. 26.25 crores)
were converted into shares. Accordingly, shares of the face value of Rs. 8.09 crores (previous year Rs. 1.18
crores) were issued at a premium of Rs. 178.55 crores ( previous year Rs. 25.07 crores).
2. Investment in Fertiliser bonds is shown as cash flow from operating activities since these are received by the
Company in settlement of subsidy receivable, being operating activity.

Nusli N. Wadia
NALIN M. SHAH
Partner
Mumbai, 24th May, 2010.

J. M. GANDHI
Partner
Rajiv Chandan
Prasad R. Menon
Nasser Munjee
Dr. Yoginder Alagh
Dr. M. S. Ananth
R. Mukundan
Kapil Mehan
Company Secretary & Head Legal P. K. Ghose
Directors
Managing Director
Executive Director
Executive Director & CFO
}
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Schedules forming part of the Consolidated Profit and Loss Account

Previous year
Rupees Rupees
in crores in crores
Schedule 1 : Sales and Operating Income
1. Sales and services:
(a) Sales (Note 7, page 117) .................................................................................. 9,567.57 12,826.02
(b) Processing charges ............................................................................................. - 0.47
9,567.57 12,826.49
2. Operating income:
(a) Town income ........................................................................................................ 2.07 1.41
(b) Liabilities no longer required - written back .......................................... 21.54 88.95
(c) Insurance claims .................................................................................................. 5.85 0.22
(d) Miscellaneous income ...................................................................................... 65.84 30.01
95.30 120.59
Schedule 2 : Other Income Previous year

1. Income from Long Term Trade Investments (Gross):
(b) Profit on sale of investments (net) .............................................................. 87.71 0.81
120.66 39.48
2. Income from Current Investments (Gross):
(b) Interest Income .................................................................................................... 10.86 15.32
(c) Profit / (loss) on sale of investments (net) ............................................... 6.80 (23.34)
39.93 9.82
3. Interest on Refund of Taxes ................................................................... 5.10 0.23
4. Interest received on:
(a) Inter-corporate loans and bank deposits ................................................. 1.14 5.46
(b) Other Advances ................................................................................................... 1.98 5.05
3.12 10.51
168.81 60.04
Schedule 3 : Manufacturing and Other Expenses Previous year

1. Raw materials consumed ....................................................................... 2,534.81 4,064.14
2. Cost of traded goods purchased .......................................................... 728.54 2,041.53
(a) Salaries, Wages and Bonus .............................................................................. 582.58 591.93
(b) Contribution to Provident and other Funds ........................................... 56.65 176.42
(c) Contribution to group insurance scheme ................................................ 0.03 0.03
(d) Workmen and staff welfare expenditure ................................................. 106.89 101.47
746.15 869.85
100
Schedules forming part of the Consolidated Profit and Loss Account (Contd.)
Schedule 3 : Manufacturing and Other Expenses (Contd.) Previous year
4. Operation and other expenses:
(a) Stores and spare parts consumed ............................................................... 253.26 195.16
(b) Packing materials consumed ......................................................................... 209.54 196.34
(c) Power and fuel ..................................................................................................... 1,040.66 1,375.74
(d) Repairs - Buildings ............................................................................................. 4.53 10.63
- Machinery .......................................................................................... 224.33 258.50
- Others .................................................................................................. 3.86 6.05
(e) Rent ........................................................................................................................... 58.83 68.45
(f ) Rates and taxes .................................................................................................... 103.73 78.48
(g) Excise duty adjustment for stocks (net) .................................................... 2.73 (0.65)
(h) Commission, discount and distributors’ service charges ................... 91.85 77.15
(i) Sales promotion expenses .............................................................................. 75.77 59.87
(j) Insurance charges ............................................................................................... 27.28 27.19
(k) Freight and forwarding charges ................................................................... 1,014.51 978.44
(l) Lease rent ............................................................................................................... 59.78 68.09
(m) Loss on assets sold or discarded (net) ...................................................... 17.97 4.25
(n) Provision for Doubtful debts and advances ........................................... (1.04) 3.77
(o) Provision for diminution in value of current investments ................ - 55.86
(p) Other expenses (Note 22, page 125) ......................................................... 323.84 481.00
3,511.43 3,944.32
Less: Expenditure transferred to capital account ............................................ - 2.26
3,511.43 3,942.06
5. Directors’ fees / commission ................................................................. 8.04 4.51
6. Change in inventory of work-in-process and finished goods .......... 177.38 (36.23)
7,706.35 10,885.86
Schedule 4 : Borrowing Costs Previous year

1. Interest paid on:
(a) Debentures and fixed loans ........................................................................... 318.99 278.25
(b) Other loans ............................................................................................................ 20.74 19.11
(c) Others ...................................................................................................................... 18.20 16.65
357.93 314.01
2. Discounting & other charges .................................................................................... 35.25 81.25
Borrowing Costs (1 + 2) .............................................................................................. 393.18 395.26
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Schedules forming part of the Consolidated Balance Sheet

Schedule A : Share Capital As at
[Item No.1(a), page 96] 31-Mar-09
Rupees Rupees
in crores in crores
1. Authorised:
27,00,00,000 Ordinary Shares of Rs.10 each
(31 March, 09 27,00,00,000 Ordinary Shares of Rs.10 each) ....................... 270.00 270.00
270.00 270.00
2. Issued:
24,33,42,598 Ordinary Shares of Rs.10 each ...................................................... 243.34 235.26
243.34 235.26
3. Subscribed & paid up:
24,32,56,278 Ordinary Shares of Rs.10 each fully paid up .......................... 243.26 235.17
4. Forfeited Shares:
Amount paid-up on 86,320 shares ........................................................................ 0.06 0.06
243.32 235.23
Schedule B : Reserves and Surplus As at

[Item No.1(b), page 96] 31-Mar-09
1. Capital reserve:
Balance as per last account ....................................................................................... 0.66 0.66
2. Capital redemption reserve:
3. Surplus on amalgamation:
4. Securities premium:
(a) Balance as per last account ............................................................................ 673.01 652.41
Add / (Less):
(b) Premium on conversion of FCCBs (Note 11(b), page 121) ................ 178.65 25.06
(c) Reversal of provision of redemption premium on
conversion of FCCBs .......................................................................................... 45.67 5.21
(d) Revaluation of redemption premium on outstanding/converted
FCCBs (Note 11(c), page 121) ........................................................................ - (9.72)
(e) Revaluation of equity portion of FCCBs .................................................... 11.62 -
(f ) Debenture Issue Expenses (net of tax) ..................................................... (1.96) (0.63)
(g) Proportionate Share in Joint Venture on allotment of shares ........ - 0.68
906.99 673.01
5. Foreign currency translation reserve:
Balance as per last account ....................................................................................... 597.39 (39.27)
Add : Net adjustment during the year ................................................................. (487.17) 636.66
110.22 597.39
6. General reserve:
(a) Balance as per last account ............................................................................ 918.91 875.82
(b) Add : Transferred from Profit and Loss Account ................................... 53.58 45.21
(c) Add : Transferred from Debenture Redemption Reserve .................. - 5.46
(d) Add/(Less): Foreign Currency Monetary Item Translation Difference 2.10 (7.58)
974.59 918.91
102
Schedules forming part of the Consolidated Balance Sheet (Contd.)
Schedule B : Reserves and Surplus (Contd.) As at
7. Debenture redemption reserve:
Less: Transferred to General Reserve .................................................................... - 5.46
240.00 240.00
8. Actuarial gains / (losses) (net of tax) (Note 8(d), page 117) .................. (161.35) -
9. Other Reserves ........................................................................................ 6.18 2.58
10. Balance in Profit and Loss Account ...................................................... 2,374.96 2,081.15
4,473.10 4,534.55
Schedule C : Loan Funds - Secured As at

Loans :
1. From Banks :
(a) Cash Credits .......................................................................................................... 9.96 1.97
(b) Term Loans ............................................................................................................ 1,588.89 2,075.79
1,598.85 2,077.76
2. From Financial Institutions - Term Loans ............................................................ - 7.52
3. Debentures ....................................................................................................................... 240.00 240.00
1,838.85 2,325.28
Schedule D : Loan Funds - Unsecured As at

Short-term loans and advances :
(a) From Banks :
Buyer’s credits (Repayable within one year) ...................................................... - 749.58
Others ................................................................................................................................. 93.91 24.72
Other loans and advances :
(Repayable within one year Rs. Nil crores, 31 March, 2009 Rs. 390.3 crores)
(a) From Banks :
External Commercial Borrowings ........................................................................... 2,109.87 2,355.47
Foreign Currency Non Resident (Banking) Loan .............................................. 112.25 -
Others ................................................................................................................................. 112.25 -
(b) From others :
Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds - FCCBs (Note 11(a), page 121) .... - 222.69
6.44% Senior Notes due in 2017 ............................................................................. 326.59 606.07
326.59 828.76
(c) Debentures ....................................................................................................................... 400.00 -
3,154.87 3,958.53
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Schedule E : Fixed Assets
[Item No.7, page 96] Rs. in crores
Gross Block Depreciation/Amortisation

Fixed Assets as at Acquisitions Additions Deductions / Exchange as at as at Acquisitions For the year Deductions/ Exchange as at Impairment Net Block
(At Cost) 1-Apr-09 during the during the Adjustments Fluctuations 31-Mar-10 1-Apr-09 during the Adjustments Fluctuations 31-Mar-10 as at
year year year 31-Mar-10
Tangible:
1. Land :
(a) Freehold 75.95 19.60 5.10 (0.20) (3.81) 96.64 - - - - - - - 96.64
79.06 - 2.24 - (5.35) 75.95 - - - - - - - 75.95
(b)Leasehold 106.58 5.96 56.05 (0.02) (13.44) 155.13 11.10 0.84 3.81 (0.02) (1.07) 14.66 - 140.47
81.44 - 6.98 - 18.16 106.58 5.88 - 4.15 - 1.07 11.10 - 95.48
2. Works :
(a) Saltworks,Reservoirs
and Pans 43.21 - 3.24 - (0.58) 45.87 37.46 - 0.70 - (0.51) 37.65 - 8.22
42.14 - - - 1.07 43.21 34.91 - 1.62 - 0.93 37.46 - 5.75
(b)Plant and Machinery 5,512.76 188.65 412.02 (55.21) (232.63) 5,825.59 3,034.33 111.61 360.44 (37.20) (123.80) 3,345.38 195.72 2,284.49
5,026.60 - 394.58 (37.40) 128.98 5,512.76 2,698.59 - 338.03 (7.85) 5.56 3,034.33 171.00 2,307.43
(c) Traction Lines,

Railway Sidings and
Wagons 264.78 - 1.70 - (25.33) 241.15 88.91 - 25.27 - (10.27) 103.91 - 137.24
202.63 - 17.57 - 44.58 264.78 50.53 - 29.80 0.12 8.46 88.91 - 175.87
(d)Buildings 552.98 56.12 5.67 - (28.93) 585.84 185.66 18.46 20.70 - (9.02) 215.80 3.38 366.66
494.55 - 33.67 (0.03) 24.79 552.98 169.38 - 18.51 1.15 (3.38) 185.66 3.38 363.94
3. Other Buildings 218.83 - 15.08 - (3.97) 229.94 61.15 - 3.95 - (2.49) 62.61 4.89 162.44
197.09 - 11.04 - 10.70 218.83 52.36 - 4.40 - 4.39 61.15 4.78 152.90
4. Water Works 7.82 - 0.03 - - 7.85 6.90 - 0.08 - - 6.98 0.04 0.83
7.82 - - - - 7.82 6.79 - 0.11 - - 6.90 - 0.92
5. Furniture,Fitting and
Office Equipment 161.05 7.07 8.83 (2.72) (8.12) 166.11 98.09 3.55 24.79 (3.09) (6.80) 116.54 4.21 45.36
135.08 - 20.51 (1.18) 6.64 161.05 73.44 - 21.65 (0.89) 3.89 98.09 4.00 58.96
6. Vehicles 41.92 10.53 7.71 (4.05) (3.04) 53.07 27.16 3.47 4.09 (3.73) (1.75) 29.24 0.02 23.81
34.52 - 6.48 (3.82) 4.74 41.92 23.61 - 3.88 (3.15) 2.82 27.16 0.01 14.75
7. Mines & Quarries 32.75 - - - (3.76) 28.99 0.72 - 0.49 - (0.11) 1.10 - 27.89
24.87 - 1.19 - 6.69 32.75 - - 0.65 - 0.07 0.72 - 32.03
Intangible:
8. Patents(license fees),
trade-marks, rights
and software 0.97 16.05 19.79 - (0.79) 36.02 0.47 14.33 2.74 - (0.01) 17.53 - 18.49
0.95 - - (0.08) 0.10 0.97 0.21 - 0.24 - 0.02 0.47 - 0.50
Total 7,019.60 303.98 535.22 (62.20) (324.40) 7,472.20 3,551.95 152.26 447.06 (44.04) (155.83) 3,951.40 208.26 3,312.54
6,326.75 - 494.26 (42.51) 241.10 7,019.60 3,115.70 - 423.04 (10.62) 23.83 3,551.95 183.17 3,284.48
NOTES :
1. Gross book value and accumulated depreciation of the above schedule includes Rs. 21.97 crores and Rs. 18.53 crores (previous year Rs. 9.42 crores and Rs. 4.64 crores) respectively for asset held for sale.
The assets held for sale has been valued at lower of carrying value or net realisable value.
2. Depreciation for the year includes Rs. 0.28 crore (previous year Rs. 0.39 crore) capitalised.
3. The figures in light print are for the previous year.
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Schedules forming Part of the Consolidated Balance Sheet (Contd.)
Schedule F : Investments
As at
31-Mar-09
Rupees Rupees
in crores in crores
A LONG TERM INVESTMENTS
Trade Investments :
1. Fully paid Equity Shares (Quoted) ............................................. 163.14 161.03
2. Fully paid Equity Shares (Unquoted) ....................................... 178.55 147.22
3. Partly paid Equity Shares (Unquoted) ..................................... 0.08 -
4. Fully paid Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares
(Unquoted) .......................................................................................... 20.00 49.00
5. Fully paid Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares
(Quoted) ................................................................................................ - 29.38
TOTAL ......................................................................................... 361.77 386.63
Less: Provision for diminution in value of investments .............. 2.34 0.25
TOTAL LONG TERM INVESTMENTS (net) ............................... 359.43 386.38
B CURRENT INVESTMENTS
1. Fully paid Equity Shares (Unquoted) ....................................... 0.25 0.25
2. Bonds (Quoted) ................................................................................. - 502.79
3. Units of Bonds (Quoted) ................................................................ - 14.46
4. Units of Mutual Funds (Unquoted) ........................................... 197.98 21.77
TOTAL ......................................................................................... 198.23 539.27
Less: Provision for diminution in value of investments .............. - 55.86
TOTAL CURRENT INVESTMENTS ............................................. 198.23 483.41
TOTAL INVESTMENTS ............................................................... 557.66 869.79
Book Market Book Market

Value Value Value Value
Rupees Rupees Rupees Rupees
in crores in crores in crores in crores
Aggregate of Quoted Investments (net of provision) ........ 162.89 993.11 651.55 570.82
Aggregate of Unquoted Investments (net of provision) ... 394.77 218.24
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Schedule G : Inventories As at
1. Stores and spare parts, packing materials .......................................................... 183.13 206.89
2. Stock-in-Trade :
(a) Raw materials ....................................................................................................... 387.44 582.12
(b) Work-in-process ................................................................................................... 46.73 35.21
(c) Finished goods ..................................................................................................... 341.42 443.43
775.59 1,060.76
958.72 1,267.65
Schedule H : Sundry Debtors As at

1. Over six months old :
- Considered good ................................................................................................ 166.34 260.39
203.73 286.53
2. Others :
- Considered good ................................................................................................ 944.74 1,375.37
945.64 1,375.85
Less : Provision for doubtful debts ......................................................................... 38.29 26.62
1,111.08* 1,635.76*
[Including subsidy receivable of Rs. 474.40 crores

(31 March, 2009 Rs. 867.44 crores)]
* Of the above debts
(a) Fully secured ......................................................................................................... 11.83 17.77
(b) Unsecured .............................................................................................................. 1,099.25 1,617.99
1,111.08 1,635.76
Schedule I : Cash and Bank Balances As at

[Item No.12(c), page 96] 31-Mar-09
Rupees Rupees
in crores in crores
1. Cash & Cheques on hand ........................................................................................... 11.99 8.63
2. Balance with banks in
(a) Current accounts ................................................................................................. 973.45 625.27
(b) Deposit accounts ................................................................................................ 173.46 355.95
1,158.90 989.85
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Schedule J : Loans and Advances As at
[Item No.12(d), page 96] 31-Mar-09
(unsecured) Rupees Rupees Rupees
1. Deposits with Government, public bodies and others :

(a) Balances with Customs,Port Trusts ,Excise etc. ...................................... 49.17 28.16
(b) Others ...................................................................................................................... 6.19 6.81
2. Advance payment of taxes (net of provision) ................................................... 69.50 72.49
3. Interest accrued on Investments ............................................................................ 1.46 7.68
4. Other advances
- Considered good ................................................................................................ 411.01 405.30
456.88 406.23
Less: Provision for doubtful advances .................................................................. 45.87 0.93
411.01 405.30
537.33 520.44
Schedule K : Current Liabilities As at

Rupees Rupees
in crores in crores
1. Acceptances ..................................................................................................................... 428.59 243.92
2. Sundry creditors ............................................................................................................. 1,078.72 1,727.89
3. Sundry deposits ............................................................................................................. 44.83 32.79
4. Pension payable on Employee Seperation Scheme ....................................... 2.35 2.96
(Note 17, page 124)
5. Interest accrued but not due on loans ................................................................ 44.69 36.84
6. Advance from Customers ........................................................................................... 78.40 22.39
7. Other Liabilities .............................................................................................................. 424.51 398.89
2,102.09 2,465.68
Schedule L : Provisions As at
Rupees Rupees
in crores in crores
1. Proposed dividend ........................................................................................................ 218.93 211.65
2. Tax on dividend .............................................................................................................. 36.36 35.97
3. Provision for premium on redemption of FCCBs ............................................. - 46.52
(Note 12(a), page 122)
4. Provision for site restoration expenditure .......................................................... 115.18 123.04
(Note 12(b), page 122)
5. Provision for Tax (net of advances) ........................................................................ 29.27 68.75
6. Provision for employee benefits ............................................................................. 904.86 730.17
7. Others (Note 12(c), page 122) .................................................................................. 2.18 -
1,306.78 1,216.10
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Schedule M : Notes on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss Account
1 Basis of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements relate to Tata Chemicals Limited (the Company), its subsidiary companies
and joint ventures. The Company, its subsidiaries and joint ventures constitute the Group.
a) Basis of Accounting :
I. The financial statements of the subsidiary companies and Joint ventures used in the consolidation
are drawn upto the same reporting date as of the Company, i.e. for the year ended 31st March, 2010.
II. The financial statements of the Group have been prepared in accordance with the applicable
Accounting Standards in India and other generally accepted accounting principles.
b) Principles of Consolidation:
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the following basis:
I. The financial statements of the Company and its subsidiary companies have been consolidated on a
line- by- line basis by adding together the book values of like items of assets, liabilities, income and
expenses, after fully eliminating intra-group balances and intra-group transactions and resulting
unrealised profit as per applicable Accounting Standards in India.
II. Interests in joint ventures have been accounted by using the proportionate consolidation method as
per the applicable Accounting Standard in India. The intra - group balances and intra group
transactions and unrealised profits are eliminated to the extent of the Company’s proportionate
share.
III. The consolidated financial statements include the share of profit / loss of an associate company
which has been accounted as per the ‘Equity method’, and accordingly, the share of profit / loss of
the associate company (the loss being restricted to the cost of investment) has been added to /
deducted from the cost of investments.
An associate is an enterprise in which the Company has significant influence and which is neither a
subsidiary nor a joint venture of the investor.
IV. The excess of the cost to the Company of its investment in subsidiaries and joint ventures over the
Company’s portion of equity as at the dates on which the investments in subsidiary companies and
joint ventures are made is recognised in the financial statements as “Goodwill on Consolidation”.
V. The consolidated financial statements are presented, to the extent possible, in the same format as
that adopted by the Company for its separate financial statements. Differences if any, in accounting
policies have been disclosed separately.
VI. The operations of the Company’s subsidiaries and joint ventures are considered as non-integral
operations for the purpose of consolidation.
VII. Minority interest in the net assets of subsidiaries consists of:
a) The amount of equity attributable to minority at the date on which the investment in the
subsidiary is made.
b) The minority’s share of movements in equity since the date the parent - subsidiary relationship
comes into existence.
Minority interest in share of net result for the year is identified and adjusted against the profit after
tax. Excess of loss, if any, attributable to the minority over and above the minority interest in the
equity of the susbidiaries is absorbed by the Group.
c) Particulars of subsidiaries, joint ventures and associate :
Name of the Company Country of Incorporation Percentage of Voting power
as at 31st March, 2010
Subsidiaries
Homefield International Pvt. Limited Mauritius 100%
Wyoming 1 (Mauritius) Pvt. Limited Mauritius 100%
Tata Chemicals Asia Pacific Pte. Limited Singapore 100%
Homefield Pvt. UK Limited United Kingdom 100%
Brunner Mond Group Limited United Kingdom 100%
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Brunner Mond (UK) Limited United Kingdom 100%
Brunner Mond Limited United Kingdom 100%
The Magadi Soda Company Limited United Kingdom 100%
Brunner Mond (South Africa) Pty Limited South Africa 100%
Northwich Resource Management Limited United Kingdom 100%
Brunner Mond Generation Limited United Kingdom 100%
Transcontinental Holdings Limited United Kingdom 100%
Magadi Railway Company Limited Kenya 100%
Brunner Mond B.V. Netherlands 100%
Wyoming 2 (Mauritius) Pvt. Limited Mauritius 100%
Gusiute Holdings (UK) Limited United Kingdom 100%
Valley Holdings Inc. United States of America 100%
General Chemical Industrial Products Inc. United States of America 100%
General Chemical International Inc. United States of America 100%
NHO Canada Holdings Inc. United States of America 100%
General Chemical (Soda Ash) Inc. United States of America 100%
Bayberry Management Corporation Netherlands 100%
General Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners LLC. United States of America 75%
General Chemical (Great Britain) Limited United Kingdom 100%
General Chemical Canada Holding Inc. Canada 100%
GCSAP Canada Inc* Canada 75%
GCSAP Holdings LLC* United States of America 75%
GCSAP LLC* United States of America 75%
Bio Energy Venture - 1 ( Mauritius) Pvt. Ltd. Mauritius 100%
Bio Energy Venture - 2 ( Mauritius) Pvt. Ltd. Mauritius 100%
Grown Energy Zambeze Holdings Pvt. Ltd. Mauritius 100%
Rallis India Limited** India 50.06%
Rallis Australasia Pty Limited** Australia 100%
Rallis Chemistry Exports Limited** India 100%
*Companies which became subsidiaries / incorporated during the year.
** Companies accounted as associate w.e.f. Aug 2009 upto Nov 2009 and thereafter became subsidiary.
Joint Ventures
Indo Maroc Phosphore S. A. Morocco 33.33%
Lake Natron Resources Limited* Tanzania 50.00%
Khet-Se Agri Produce India Pvt. Limited India 50.00%
Alcad United States of America 50.00%
Kemex B.V. Netherlands 49.99%
Joil (S) Pte. Ltd and its subsidiary Singapore 33.78%
* upto 15th December, 2009
2 Significant Accounting Policies :

(a) Basis of Accounting
The accounts of the Group are prepared under the historical cost convention using the accrual method of
accounting.
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(b) Use of Estimates
The presentation of the financial statements in conformity with the generally accepted accounting
principles requires the Management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts
of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and disclosure of contingent liabilities. Such estimates
and assumptions are based on the Management’s evaluation of relevant facts and circumstances as on
the date of financial statements. The actual outcome may diverge from these estimates.
(c) Fixed Assets and Intangibles
Fixed Assets are carried at cost less depreciation, amortisation and impairment loss. The cost of fixed
assets includes interest on borrowings attributable to acquisition of qualifying assets up to the date of
commissioning of the assets and other incidental expenses incurred up to that date. Machinery spares
whose use is expected to be irregular are capitalised and depreciated over the useful life of the principal
item of asset.
Fixed Assets acquired and put to use for project purpose are capitalised and depreciation thereon is
included in project cost till the project is commissioned.
Patents, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), Trademarks, Licenses and other intangibles of similar nature
are initially recognised at cost. Intangible assets are amortised using straight line method over their
estimated useful lives / period of contractual rights or ten years whichever is lower and are tested for
any impairment.
(d) Capital Work-in-Progress
Projects under commissioning and other Capital Work-in-Progress are carried at cost, comprising direct
cost, related incidental expenses and attributable interest.
(e) Foreign Currency Transactions
(i) Purchases and sales in foreign currencies are accounted at exchange rates prevailing on the date of
transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currencies as at the Balance Sheet date are
translated at the rates prevailing at the year end and the resultant net gains or losses are recognised
as income or expense in the year in which they arise, except that on consolidation of non-integral
foreign operations, the assets, liabilities and goodwill arising on acquisition of the Company’s overseas
operations are translated at the exchange rate prevailing on the Balance Sheet date and items of
income and expenditure are translated at the average exchange rate for the period. Exchange
differences arising on consolidation are recognised in the Foreign Exchange Translation Reserve
until the disposal of the net investment.
The exchange differences arising on revaluation of long term foreign currency monetary items of
the Company for the years ended 31 March 2008, 2009 and 2010 are being amortised over the
shorter of the maturity period or 31st March, 2011. The unamortised balance is presented as “Foreign
Currency Monetary item Translation Difference Account” net of tax effect thereon.
(ii) Premium / discount on forward exchange contracts, which are not intended for trading or speculation
purposes, are amortised over the period of the contract. Foreign currency options outstanding at the
Balance Sheet date are stated at fair value and any gains or losses are recognised in the Profit and
Loss Account.
(f) Deferred Capital Grants
Government grants relating to tangible fixed assets are treated as deferred income and included in the
Profit and Loss Account over the expected useful life of the assets concerned.
(g) Investments
Long term investments are carried at cost less provision for diminution, other than temporary, in the
value of such investments. Current investments are carried individually, at the lower of cost and fair
value.
(h) Inventories
Inventories are valued at lower of the cost on weighted average basis (except one foreign subsidiary and
one JV which are on FIFO basis constituting 10 % (previous year 13.2%) of the total inventory value) and
net realisable value after providing for obsolescence and other losses, where considered necessary. Work
in process and finished goods include appropriate proportion of overheads and, where applicable, excise
duty. Net realisable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less estimated
costs of completion and estimated costs necessary to make the sale.
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(i) Employee Separation Compensation
(i) Compensation paid / payable to employees who have opted for retirement under “Voluntary
Retirement Scheme” / “Early Separation Scheme” is amortised over the period for which benefit is
expected.
(ii) Liability under “Early Separation Scheme” is computed and accounted at the Net Present Value.
(j) Sales
Sales are recognised, net of returns and trade discounts, on dispatch of goods to customers. Sales Tax and
Value Added Tax are excluded. In respect of Urea, sales are recognised based on provisional rates of group
concession as notified under the New Pricing Scheme. Equated freight claims and escalation claims for
Urea sales are estimated by the Management based on the norms prescribed or notified under the said
Scheme. In case of complex fertilisers, other than traded goods, sales include price concession, as notified
under the Concession Scheme, or as estimated by the Management based on the norms prescribed.
Equated freight claims for complex fertilisers are estimated by the Management based on the norms
prescribed or notified under the uniform freight policy.
(k) Other Income
Interest income is accounted on an accrual basis. Dividend income is accounted for when the right to
receive it is established.
(l) Research and Development Expenses
Revenue expenditure pertaining to Research and Development is charged to the Profit and Loss Account.
Expenditure on fixed assets used in Research and Development is capitalised.
(m) Depreciation
(I) Depreciation on fixed assets is provided at the rates determined on straight line method over the
useful life estimated by the Management or on the basis of depreciation rates prescribed under
respective domestic laws, whichever is higher, except for mines, machinery and equipment of a
subsidiary, which are depreciated using the units-of-production method. Approximately 7% of the
net block of machinery and equipment of the group (previous year 8%) and 100% of the net block of
mines and quarries of the group are depreciated using the units-of-production method.
(ii) Leasehold land is amortised over the duration of the lease.
(n) Impairment of Assets
Impairment is ascertained at each Balance Sheet date in respect of Cash Generating Units. An impairment
loss is recognised whenever the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its recoverable amount. The
recoverable amount is the greater of the net selling price and the value in use. In assessing the value in
use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value based on an appropriate
discount factor. An impairment loss recognised is reversed if there has been a change in the estimates of
cash flows and discount rates used for determining the recoverable amount. The carrying amount is
increased to the amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised in
accordance with AS-28.
(o) Employee Benefits
(A) In respect of the Company and Indian consolidating entities
Employee benefits consist of Provident Fund, Superannuation Fund, Gratuity Fund, compensated
absences, long service awards, post retirement medical benefits, Directors’ retirement obligations
and Family Benefit Scheme. Provident fund is considered as a defined benefit plan.
(i) Post-employment benefit plans
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes for eligible employees in the
form of Superannuation Fund are charged as an expense as they fall due.
For defined benefit schemes in the form of gratuity fund, post retirement medical benefits,
Directors’ Pension Liabilities and Family Benefit Scheme, the cost of providing benefits is
determined using the Projected Unit Credit Method, with actuarial valuations being carried out
at each Balance Sheet date. Actuarial gains and losses are recognised in full in the Profit and
Loss Account for the period in which they occur. Past service cost is recognised immediately to
the extent that the benefits are already vested, and otherwise is amortised on a straight-line
basis over the average period until the benefits become vested. The retirement benefit obligation
recognised in the Balance Sheet represents the present value of the defined benefit obligation
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as adjusted for unrecognised past service cost, and as reduced by the fair value of scheme
assets. Any asset resulting from this calculation is limited to past service cost, plus the present
value of available refunds and reductions in future contributions to the schemes.
The Company makes contribution towards provident fund, a defined benefit retirement plan.
The provident fund is administered by the Trustees of the Tata Chemicals Limited Provident
Fund. The Rules of the Company’s Provident Fund administered by a Trust require that if the
Board of Trustees are unable to pay interest at the rate declared by the Employees’ Provident
Fund by the Government under para 60 of the Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme, 1952 for the
reason that the return on investment is less or for any other reason, then the deficiency shall be
made good by the Company. Having regard to the assets of the Fund and the return on the
investments, the Company does not expect any deficiency in the foreseeable future.
Family Benefit Scheme is an unfunded defined benefit plan. The benefits of the plan accrue to
eligible employees at the time of death or permanent disablement while in service, either as a
result of an injury or as certified by the Company’s Medical Board. The monthly payment to
dependents of the deceased / disabled employee under the plan equals to 100% of the last
drawn basic salary in case of Management and Officer cadre employees and 100% of last
drawn basic salary plus Dearness Allowance & Fixed Additional Dearness Allowance for
employees in the workmen category. The Company accounts for the liability for Family Benefit
Scheme payable in future based on an independent actuarial valuation carried out at each
Balance Sheet date.
(ii) Short-term employee benefits
The undiscounted amount of short-term employee benefits expected to be paid in exchange
for the services rendered by employees is recognised during the period when the employee
renders the service. These benefits include compensated absences such as paid annual leave
and performance incentives.
The cost of compensated absences is accounted as under -
(a) in case of accumulated compensated absences, when employees render service that increase
their entitlement of future compensated absences; and
(b) in case of non - accumulating compensated absence, when the absences occur.
(iii) Long-term employee benefits
Compensated absences which are not expected to occur within twelve months after the end of
the period in which the employee renders the related services are recognised as a liability at the
present value of the defined benefit obligation at the Balance Sheet date. Long Service Awards
are recognised as a liability at the present value of the defined benefit obligation at the Balance
Sheet date.
(B) In respect of overseas subsidiaries and joint ventures , the liabilities for employee benefits are determined
and accounted as per the regulations and principles followed in the respective countries (Note 8(d),
page 117).
The actuarial gains and losses on the funds for employee benefits (pension plans) of the overseas
subsidiaries for the period from 01st April, 2009 have been accounted in “Reserves and Surplus” in the
consolidated financial statements in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles
applicable and followed in the respective country of incorporation instead of the practice followed under
Indian GAAP.
(p) Taxes on Income
Current tax is the amount of tax payable on the taxable income for the year as determined in accordance with
the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 1961, except for the overseas subsidiaries and joint ventures where
current tax provision is determined based on the local tax laws. Deferred tax is recognised for all timing
differences, subject to the consideration of prudence, applying the tax rates that have been substantively
enacted by the Balance Sheet date.
(q) Derivative Contracts
The Group enters into derivative contracts in the nature of full currency swaps, interest rate swaps, currency
options, forward contracts and commodity hedges with an intention to hedge its existing assets, liabilities, raw
material requirements and firm commitments. Derivative contracts which are closely linked to the underlying
transaction are recognised in accordance with the contract terms. All other contracts are marked-to-market
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and losses are recognised in the Profit and Loss Account. Gains arising on the same are not recognised on
grounds of prudence.
(r) Provisions and Contingencies
A provision is recognised when the Group has a present obligation as a result of past event and it is probable
that an outflow of resources will be required to settle the obligation, in respect of which a reliable estimate
can be made. Provisions are not discounted to present values and are determined based on best estimate
required to settle the obligation at the Balance Sheet date. These are reviewed at each Balance Sheet date and
adjusted to reflect the current best estimates. Contingent liabilities are not recognised, but disclosed by way
of notes. Contingent assets are neither recognised nor disclosed.
(s) Goodwill on Consolidation
Goodwill on Consolidation represents the difference between the Group’s share in the net worth of the
investee company at the time of acquisition and the cost of investment made. The said goodwill is not
amortised; however, it is tested for impairment at each Balance Sheet date and impairment loss, if any, is
provided for.
(t) Segment Reporting
The accounting policies adopted for segment reporting are in line with the accounting policies of the Group.
Segment revenue, segment expenses, segment assets and segment liabilities have been identified to segments
on the basis of their relationship to the operating activities of the segment. Revenue, expenses, assets and
liabilities which relate to the Group as a whole and are not allocable to segments on reasonable basis have
been included under “unallocated revenue / expenses / assets / liabilities”.
(u) Borrowing costs
Costs in connection with the borrowing of funds to the extent not directly related to the acquisition of fixed
assets are amortised and charged to Profit and Loss Account, over the tenure of the loan. Borrowing costs to
the extent directly attibutable to acquisition of fixed assets are added to the cost of fixed assets.
(v) Debenture Issues Expenses
Debenture issue expenses and redemption premium are adjusted against the Securities Premium Account as
permissible under Section 78(2) of the Companies Act, 1956.
3 Segment Information for the year ended 31st March, 2010 :
(a) Information about Primary Business Segments
(Rs. in crores)
Inorganic Chemicals Fertiliser Others Elimination Total
2009-10 2008-09 2009-10 2008-09 2009-10 2008-09 2009-10 2008-09 2009-10 2008-09
Revenue :
External
(Net of Excise) 5,418.33 5,861.06 3,784.61 6,911.51 340.85 - - - 9,543.79 12,772.57
Inter-segment 16.80 69.14 - - 0.32 - (17.12) (69.14) - -
Total Revenue 5,435.13 5,930.20 3,784.61 6,911.51 341.17 - (17.12) (69.14) 9,543.79 12,772.57
Result :
Segment Result 969.43 1,008.90 375.87 501.85 57.74 - - - 1,403.04 1,510.75
Unallocated
expenditure net
of Unallocated
income 76.96 198.17
Interest expense 393.18 395.26
Profit before Tax 932.90 917.32
Provision for Tax (209.32) (157.51)
Profit After Tax 723.58 759.81
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Other Information : (Rs.in crores)
Inorganic Chemicals Fertilisers Others Unallocated Total

2009-10 2008-09 2009-10 2008-09 2009-10 2008-09 2009-10 2008-09 2009-10 2008-09
Segment Assets 8,998.07 9,937.18 1,834.38 2,624.47 788.29 - 2,043.04 2,446.51 13,663.78 15,008.16
Segment Liabilities 2,266.05 1,701.93 674.17 1,538.78 481.67 - 5,525.47 6,997.67 8,947.36 10,238.38
Capital Expenditure 368.33 348.32 60.08 283.27 119.32 - 31.95 68.02 579.68 699.61
Depreciation and
amortisation 307.43 297.70 125.81 121.52 6.13 - 7.41 3.42 446.78 422.64
Impairment of Asset 34.90 119.22 - - - - - - 34.90 119.22
(net of reversal)
Amortisation of
Foreign Currency
Monetary Translation
Difference - - - - - - 108.28 124.97 108.28 124.97
Non-cash Expenses
other than
Depreciation 33.77 123.98 0.09 (0.46) - - - 55.86 33.86 179.38
(b) Information about Secondary Geographical Segments

Revenue by geographical market (Rs.in crores)
Asia Europe Africa America Others Total

2009-10 2008-09 2009-10 2008-09 2009-10 2008-09 2009-10 2008-09 2009-10 2008-09 2009-10 2008-09
External 6,374.52 9,214.62 1,314.09 1,453.39 190.74 325.71 1,660.82 1,778.85 3.62 - 9,543.79 12,772.57
Segment
Assets 5,627.21 5,864.84 1,588.39 1,680.71 881.06 1,210.17 5,562.18 6,252.44 4.94 - 13,663.78 15,008.16
Capital
Expenditure 323.04 488.81 83.12 167.50 90.49 1.95 83.03 41.35 - 579.68 699.61
(c) Notes:
(i) Management has identified two reportable business segments, namely :
- Inorganic Chemicals : - comprising of Soda Ash, Salt, Marine Chemicals, Caustic Soda, Cement and
Bulk Chemicals.
- Fertilisers : - comprising of Urea, Phosphatic fertilisers and other agricultural inputs.
Segments have been identified and reported taking into account the nature of products, the
integration of manufacturing processes, the organisation structure and the internal financial
reporting systems.
(ii) The Segment Revenue in the geographical segments considered for disclosure are as follows :
- Asia : comprising of sales to customers located in Asia.
- Europe : comprising of sales to customers located in Europe.
- Africa : comprising of sales to customers located in Africa
- America- comprising of sales to customers located in America
(iii) Segment Revenue, Results, Assets and Liabilities include the respective amounts identifiable to each
of the segments and amounts allocated on a reasonable basis.
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4 Earnings per Share : (Rs.in crores)
2009-10 2008-09
(a) Profit after tax Rs.in crores 605.91 648.10

(b) The weighted average number of equity shares of Rs.10 each
Total number of shares Nos. 23,65,65,189 23,48,85,004
(c) Earning Per Share (Basic) Rupees 25.61 27.59
(d) Profit after tax for Basic EPS Rs.in crores 605.91 648.10
(e) Add: Borrowing cost for Foreign Currency
Convertible Bonds (net of exchange gains/(losses)
and taxes) Rs.in crores 18.97 (10.55)
(f ) Profit after tax for Diluted EPS Rs.in crores 624.88 637.55
(g) The weighted average number of equity shares for Basic EPS Nos. 23,65,65,189 23,48,85,004
(h) Add: Adjustments for Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds Nos. 6,691,089 8,588,794
(i) The weighted average number of equity shares for Diluted EPS Nos. 24,32,56,278 24,34,73,798
(j) Earning Per Share (Diluted) Rupees 25.61* 26.19
* anti-dilutive, hence restricted to basic EPS
5 Related Party Disclosure :

(a) Related Party and their relationship
Joint Ventures Key Management Personnel
Indo Maroc Phosphore S. A., Morocco Mr. R. Mukundan, Managing Director
Kemex B.V., Netherlands Mr. P. K. Ghose, Executive Director & CFO
(indirectly through Brunner Mond Group Ltd, UK) Mr. Kapil Mehan, Executive Director
Khet-Se Agri Produce India Pvt. Ltd., India
Alcad, USA
(indirectly through Valley Holdings Inc., USA)
Joil (S) Pte. Ltd (Singapore)
(Indirectly through Tata Chemicals Asia Pacific
Pte Ltd, Singapore)
Lake Natron Resources Limited
(upto 15th December 2009)
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(b) Transactions with the related parties (Rs.in crores)
IMACID Kemex Aclad Khet-se Agri Key Total
Morocco Produce India Mangement
Pvt. Ltd. Personnel
Purchase of goods - net
(includes stock in transit) 261.48 - 69.62 - - 331.10

803.97 - 59.14 - - 863.11
Interest Paid 1.64 - - - - 1.64

- - - - - -
Amount Received (in respect of loans) - - - - 0.01 0.01

- - - - * *
Amount Payable (in respect of goods 98.20 - - - - 98.20

purchased) 115.37 - - - - 115.37
Amount receivable in respect of loans - - - - 0.02 0.02
- 4.35 - - 0.02 4.37

Amount payable (in respect of loans) - - - 0.25 - 0.25
- - - 0.09 - 0.09
Maximum Amount outstanding - - - - 0.03 0.03
during the year - - - - 0.03 0.03
Provision for management services 0.07 - 4.50 - - 4.57
0.27 - 3.83 - - 4.10

Amounts received / receivable on
account of any Management Contracts
including for deputation of employees - - - 0.09 - 0.09
- - - 0.27 - 0.27
* represents less than Rs. 50,000.
In addition to the above, remuneration is paid to Key Management Personnel, under their contract of employment
with the Company.
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6 Deferred Taxes :
The significant component and classification of deferred tax assets and liabilities on account of timing differences are:
(Rs.in crores)
As at As at As at As at
31-Mar-10 31-Mar-09 31-Mar-10 31-Mar-09
Deferred Tax Liability Deferrred Tax Asset*
Deferred Tax Assets :
Provision for doubtful debts and advances 8.70 9.14 20.81 -
Provision for employee benefits 11.62 97.71 216.83 79.01
Exchange Differences 89.44 168.60 - -
Other timing differences 4.31 6.85 44.31 30.53
114.07 282.30 281.95 109.54
Deferred Tax Liability :
Depreciation 291.82 334.09 58.03 10.49
Other timing differences 12.64 59.78 47.38 -
304.46 393.87 105.41 10.49
Net deferred tax asset/(liability) (190.39) (111.57) 176.54 99.05
*The deferred tax assets have been created only if there is reasonable certainty on the date of the Balance Sheet, that there
will be sufficient taxable income available to realise such assets in future.
7 Sales include subsidy income of Rs. 2,059.69 crores (previous year Rs. 4,683.58 crores)
8 Employee Benefit Obligations :
(a) Tata Chemicals Limited makes contribution towards provident fund a defined benefit retirement plan and towards
superannuation fund a defined contribution retirement plan for qualifying employees. The provident fund is
administered by the Trustees of the Tata Chemicals Limited Provident Fund and the superannuation fund is administered
by the Trustees of the Tata Chemicals Limited Superannuation Fund. Under the schemes, the Company is required to
contribute a specified percentage of salary to the retirement benefit schemes to fund the benefit.
(b) The Company is also providing post retirement medical benefits to qualifying employees. Similarly the Company
provides pension, housing / house rent allowance and medical benefits to retired Managing and Executive Directors.
The most recent actuarial valuations of plan assets and the present values of the defined benefit obligations were
carried out at 31 March, 2010. The present value of the defined benefit obligation and the related current service cost
and past service cost, were measured using the Projected Unit Credit Method.
(c) Brunner Mond Group Limited, operates pension arrangements in United Kingdom (UK) and Africa. The UK arrangement
is a defined benefit scheme and the arrangement in Africa is a defined contribution scheme.
(d) The actuarial gains and losses on the funds for employee benefits (pension plans) of the overseas subsidiaries for the
period from 01st April, 2009 have been accounted in “Reserves and Surplus” in the consolidated financial statements in
accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles applicable and followed in the respective country of
incorporation instead of the practice followed in the previous year of recognising such gains / losses in the Profit and
Loss Account. The Management is of the view that due to volatility and structure of the overseas pension fund, it is not
considered practicable to adopt a common accounting policy and deviation is as permitted by AS 21. Had the practice
of recognising the actuarial gains and losses of pension plans of the overseas subsidiaries in the Profit and Loss
Account, been followed, the consolidated net profit before tax and net profit after tax and minority interest for the year
ended 31st March, 2010 would have been lower by Rs. 252.37 crores and Rs. 161.35 crores respectively.
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The following tables set out the funded status and amounts recognised in the Company’s financial
statements as at 31 March, 2010 for the Defined Benefits Plans other than Provident Fund. According to
the Management, in consultation with the actuary, actuarial valuation cannot be applied to reliably measure
provident fund liabilities in the absence of guidance from the Actuarial Society of India.
(Rs. in crores)
Domestic Foreign Domestic Foreign
Funded Unfunded Funded Unfunded Funded Unfunded Funded Unfunded
As at 31st March 2010 As at 31st March 2009
(i) Changes in the defined
benefit obligation:
Projected defined benefit
obligation, beginning
of the year 49.64 27.58 1,812.32 163.29 47.49 11.02 2,034.44 130.28
Current service cost 3.51 1.04 17.43 1.61 2.56 0.66 25.35 1.33
Interest cost 4.36 2.67 115.74 10.49 3.88 0.92 124.44 7.84
Net actuarial (gain) / loss 1.78 0.69 549.21 1.45 (2.05) 15.30 (329.62) (6.68)
Benefits paid (4.29) (2.05) (234.15) (7.02) (2.24) (0.32) (83.20) (6.55)
Past Service Cost - - - - - - 3.30 21.92
Exchange Variation - - (186.00) (19.08) - - 37.62 15.15
Recognised on Acquisition 13.33 15.73 - - - - - -
Projected defined benefit
obligation, end of the year 68.33 45.66 2,074.55 150.74 49.64 27.58 1,812.33 163.29
(ii) Changes in the fair value
of plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets,
beginning of the year 50.87 - 1,332.65 - 46.83 - 1,582.24 -
Expected return on plan assets 4.75 - 102.44 - 3.90 - 115.95 -
Employer’s contributions 5.35 1.34 60.97 7.02 0.62 0.32 108.80 6.55
Net actuarial (gain) / loss 0.28 - 298.29 - 1.76 - (423.89) -
Benefits paid (4.29) (1.34) (224.36) (7.02) (2.24) (0.32) (83.20) (6.55)
Exchange Variation - - (125.18) - - - 32.75 -
Recognised on Acquisition 13.54 - - - - - - -
Fair value of plan assets,
end of the year 70.50 - 1,444.81 - 50.87 - 1,332.65 -
Liability (net) (2.17) 45.66 629.74 150.74 (1.23) 27.58 479.68 163.29
(iii) Net employee benefit expense (recognised in Employee Cost) for the year
(Rs. in crores)
Domestic Foreign Domestic Foreign
Funded Unfunded Funded Unfunded Funded Unfunded Funded Unfunded
As at 31st March 2010 As at 31st March 2009
Current service cost 3.51 1.04 17.43 1.61 2.56 0.66 25.35 1.33
Interest defined benefit obligation 4.36 2.67 115.74 10.49 3.88 0.92 124.44 7.84
Expected return on plan assets (4.75) - (102.44) - (3.90) - (116.31) -
Net actuarial (gain) /
loss recognised in the year 1.81 0.69 - - (3.81) 15.30 115.20 -
Effect of the Limit in Para 59(b) 0.11 - - - - - (51.48) -
Net benefit expense 5.04 4.40 30.73 12.10 (1.27) 16.88 97.20 9.17
Net actuarial (gain) /
loss recognised in reserves - - 250.92 1.45 - - - -
Actual Return on Plan Assets 5.03 - 400.73 - 5.66 - (455.48) -
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(iv) Categories of plan assets as a percentage of the fair value of total plan assets :
Domestic % Overseas % Domestic % Overseas %
31 March 2010 31 March 2009
Government Securities 42 1 53 -
Corporate Bonds 20 33 13 25
Special Deposit Scheme 21 - 23 -
Equity Shares of Listed Companies 2 56 - 45
Insurer Managed/Hedged Funds 12 5 9 8
Others 3 5 2 22
Total 100 100 100 100
(v) Assumptions used in accounting for gratuity and post retirement medical benefit obligations :
Domestic US Plans UK Plans

Funded Unfunded Funded Unfunded Funded
Discount rate 8.20% 8.20% 5.90% 5.90% 5.90%
7.61% 7.61% 7.30% 7.30% 6.90%
Expected rate of return on plan assets 8.50% NA 8.00% NA 7.05%
8.50% NA 8.00% NA 6.33%
Increase in Compensation cost 7.5% for 2 years, NA Varies NA NA
10% for third year by plan
& 7.5% thereafter
5% for first year, NA Varies NA NA
7.5% for second year, by plan
10% for third year and
& 7.5% p.a. thereafter
Healthcare cost increase rate NA 6.00% 9-11% 9-11% NA
NA 6.00% NA 10.00% NA
Pension increase rate NA 5.00% NA NA 3.60%
NA 5.00% NA NA 3.60%
(a) Discount rate is based on the prevailing market yields of Indian Government securities as at the Balance
Sheet date for the estimated term of the obligations.
(b) Expected rate of return on plan assets is based on the average long term rate of return expected on
investments of the Fund during the estimated term of the obligations.
(c) The estimates of future salary increases, considered in actuarial valuation, take into account the inflation,
seniority, promotion and other relevant factors.
(d) The figures in light print are for previous year.
(e) The details of the Company’s post-retirement and other benefit plans for its employees given above, are
certified by the actuaries and relied upon by the Auditors.
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9 The proportionate share of audited assets, liabilities, income and expenditure, contingent liabilities and capital
commitments of the Joint Ventures included in the consolidated financial statements are given below:-
(Rs. in crores)
PARTICULARS Khet-se Agriproduce Indo Maroc Kemex B.V. ALCAD Joil (S) Pte. Ltd.
India Pvt. Ltd. Phosphore S. A.
Country of India Morocco Netherlands United States of Singapore
Incorporation America
Percentage of
ownership interest 50.00% 33.33% 49.99% 50.00% 33.78%
2009-10 2008-09 2009-10 2008-09 2009-10 2008-09 2009-10 2008-09 2009-10 2008-09
LIABILITIES
Loan Funds 3.97 - 2.27 23.31 2.11 4.70 - - - -
Current Liabilities 1.65 1.95 39.89 99.25 0.59 1.23 - 5.68 0.35 -
ASSETS
Fixed Asset-
Net Block 4.73 4.94 58.39 82.16 - 5.30 - - 16.92 16.87
Current Assets 2.44 0.57 161.36 212.48 2.54 4.58 - 7.98 25.58 33.31
INCOME
Sales and
Operating income 3.59 1.85 369.85 867.66 5.76 9.92 112.43 92.02 0.03 0.01
Other Incomes 0.01 0.11 1.45 3.46 - - - - 0.04 -

EXPENDITURE
Manufacturing
and other expenses 5.09 5.33 310.95 793.12 5.79 9.16 74.11 59.14 3.95 0.43
Interest expense 0.28 * 1.36 0.13 - 0.18 - - - -

Depreciation 0.36 0.42 24.53 30.60 - 0.86 - - 2.56 -
Provision for Tax - 0.03 4.62 11.15 (0.15) (0.05) - - - -

PROFIT/(LOSS)
AFTER TAX FOR
THE YEAR (2.13) (3.82) 29.84 36.12 0.12 (0.23) 38.32 32.88 (6.44) (0.42)
CONTINGENT
LIABILITIES 0.10 0.08 - - - - - - - -
CAPITAL
COMMITMENTS - - 4.43 1.31 - - - - - -
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10 Rallis India Limited (Rallis) became an associate of the Company in August 2009. Consequent to the preferential allotment of
9,80,000 equity shares by Rallis to the Company in November 2009, the effective holding of the Company in Rallis has
become 50.06%. Accordingly, Rallis has become a subsidiary of the Company with effect from the said date and has been
consolidated on a line by line basis. The financial position and results included in the consolidated financial statements are
as given below:
(Rs. in crores)
As at
31-Mar-10
PARTICULARS
LIABILITIES
Loan Funds 8.11
Capital Grant -
Current Liabilities 296.99
Deferred Tax Liabilities (Net) -
ASSETS
Goodwill on consolidation -
Fixed Asset-Net Block 264.78
Investments 140.23
Deferred Tax Asset (Net) 5.35
Current Assets 319.21
INCOME
Total Income 343.77
EXPENDITURE
Manufacturing and other expenses 276.98
Interest Expense 2.70
Depreciation and amortisation 6.13
Provision for Tax 18.91
PROFIT/(LOSS) AFTER TAX FOR THE PERIOD 39.05
11 (a) During the year 2004-05, the Company had issued Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCBs) of a face
value of USD 1,000 each aggregating USD 150 million. As per the terms of the issue, the holders had an
option to convert the FCCB into Ordinary Shares at a conversion rate of Rs. 231.375 per Ordinary Share at
a fixed exchange rate conversion of Rs. 43.65 = USD 1, from 13 March, 2005 to 22 January, 2010. The
conversion price was subject to certain adjustments for corporate actions and, consequently, the conversion
price was changed to Rs. 230.78 per Ordinary Share. Further, under certain conditions, the Company had
an option of early redemption in whole but not in part.
b) During the year 2009-10, the Company received notices for conversion of USD 42.756 million (previous
year USD 6.215 million) FCCBs into Ordinary Shares at a conversion price of Rs. 230.78 per Ordinary Share
at a fixed exchange rate of Rs. 43.65 = USD1. Pursuant to this, the Company has issued 80,86,912 (previous
year 11,75,510) Ordinary Shares of Face Value Rs.10.
(c) Exchange loss of Rs. NIL (previous year exchange loss of Rs. 9.72 crores) on account of year end translation
of liability denominated in foreign currency relating to the premium on redemption of FCCBs has been
debited to the Securities Premium Account.
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12 Disclosure as required by AS 29 “Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets” in respect of
provisions as at 31st March:
(a) Provision for premium on redemption of Foreign Currency Convertible Bonds (FCCBs)
(Rs.in crores)
As at As at
31-Mar-2010 31-Mar-2009
Less :- Reversal of Provision for Premium on conversion of FCCBs (45.30) (5.21)
Payment of premium on Repayment of FCCBs (1.11) -
Exchange Difference (0.11) 9.72
Closing Balance - 46.52
The premium payable on redemption of FCCBs issued was fully provided and debited to Securities Premium
Account at the time of issue.
(b) Provision for site restoration expenditure :

(Rs.in crores)
As at As at
31-Mar-2010 31-Mar-2009
Add /(Less): Exchange Difference (7.86) 16.54
Closing Balance 115.18 123.04
(c) Others (The Company has created a provision, the disclosure relating to the provision would prejudice
the position of the Company on the subject matter of the provision):
(Rs.in crores)
As at As at
31-Mar-2010 31-Mar-2009
Opening Balance - -
Add : Provision during the year 2.18 -
Closing Balance 2.18 -
13 Derivative Instruments :
(a) As on 31 March, 10, the Group has the following derivative instruments outstanding:
(i) Forward currency exchange contracts USD-INR amounting to USD NIL for the purpose of hedging
its exposures to short term foreign currency loans ( previous year USD 134.96 million).
(ii) Forward currency exchange contracts USD-INR amounting to USD 89.33 million (previous year USD
40.90 million) and USD-JPY contracts amounting to JPY 341 million (previous year JPY NIL) for the
purpose of hedging its exposures to foreign currency acceptances.
(iii) Forward currency exchange contracts USD-INR amounting to USD 3.6 million (previous year USD
NIL) and AUD-USD amounting to AUD 0.88 million (previous year AUD NIL) for the purpose of
hedging its exposures to foreign currency receivables.
(iv) Accounts payable USD 2.89 million, CHF 0.19 million and EUR 0.19 million (previous year USD
80.13 million)
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(v) Currency options contracts USD-INR amounting to USD 26 million with an intent to hedge its
exposures to foreign currency loans (previous year USD 65 million) and USD-INR amounting to USD
8.85 million with intention to hedge foreign currency receivables. FCCB outstanding as on 31 March,
10 is USD NIL (previous year USD 43.906 million).
vi) Full Currency Swap to hedge against fluctuations in exchange rates USD 76 million (previous year
Notional principal USD 75 million)
(vii) Cross Currency Swap to hedge against fluctuations in exchange rates and Interest rates USD 475
million (previous year Notional principal USD 475 million)
(viii) Commodity forward contracts amounting to USD NIL (previous year USD 6.99 million) to reduce the
fluctuation in natural gas and USD 0.30 million (previous year USD NIL) to hedge fuel.
(ix) Long Term Forward Contract USD-INR 35 million (previous year NIL) to hedge against fluctuation in
exchange rates for the purpose of hedging its exposure to foreign currency long term loans.
(x) Interest rate swap to hedge the exposure to floating interest rate liability - USD 160.10 million
(previous year USD 158.75 million).
(xi) Interest rate swap to hedge the exposure to floating interest rate liability - GBP NIL (previous year
GBP 13.3 million).
(b) The year end foreign currency exposures that have not been hedged by a derivative instrument or
otherwise are as under:
(i) Export receivables USD 12.78 million, EUR 0.05 million and AUD 0.12 million (previous year USD
1.05 million)
(ii) Foreign Currency Loans USD NIL (previous year USD 12.83 million)
(iii) Loans and Advances USD NIL (previous year USD 73.43 million)
(iv) Acceptances USD 8.78 million (previous year USD 7.19 million)
(v) Accounts payable USD 128.31 million, EUR 0.21 and AUD 0.02 (previous year USD 73.504 million)
(vi) Customer advances USD 0.29 million (previous year USD NIL).
(vii) Liability arising out of cross currency swap USD 382 million (previous year USD 425 million).
14 (a) Estimated amount of contracts remaining to be executed on capital account and not provided for
Rs. 182.22 crores (previous year Rs. 56.79 crores)
(b) Capital commitment towards investment in joint venture Khet-Se Agri Produce India Private Limited :
Rs. 43.69 Crores (previous year Rs. 43.69 crores)
(c) Capital commitment towards investment in proposed project at Mozambique : Rs. 41.75 crores (previous
year Rs. 16.36 crores)
15 Contingent Liabilities :
(a) Guarantees:
(i) Bank Guarantees issued by Banks on behalf of the Group Rs. 93.74 crores (previous year Rs. 324.87
crores). These are covered by the charge created in favour of the Company’s bankers by way of
hypothecation of stocks and debtors.
(ii) Guarantees provided to third parties on behalf of subsidiaries USD 136.80 million (Rs. 614.23 crores)
(previous year USD 150 million (Rs. 760.80 crores).
(b) Claims not acknowledged by the Group relating to the following areas :
(Rs. in crores)
As at As at
31-Mar-2010 31-Mar-2009
(i) Excise and Customs 95.27 84.34
(ii) Sales Tax / VAT 42.57 26.49
(iii)Demand for utility charges 57.41 57.99
(iv) Labour and other claims against the Group not
acknowledged as debt 2.55 7.33
(v) Income Tax (Pending before Appellate authorities
in respect of which the Company is in appeal) 245.69 61.97
(vi) Income Tax (Decided in Company’s favour by
Appellate authorities and Department is in further appeal) 38.73 64.80
(vii) Uncalled partly paid shares held as investments 0.04 -
(vi) Others 4.97 -
(c) Various claims pending before Industrial Tribunals and Labour Courts of which amounts are indeterminate.
(d) Bills discounted by an overseas subsidiary Rs. 72.10 crores (previous year Rs. NIL)
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(Rs. in crores)
As at As at
31-Mar-2010 31-Mar-2009
16 Operating Leases
(a) Total of minimum lease payments 284.56 304.66
The total of minimum lease payments for a period:
Not later than one year 61.02 83.07
Later than one year and not later than five years 146.13 144.59
Later than five years 77.41 77.00
(b) Lease payments recognised in the statement of
profit and loss for the year 75.36 81.49
(c) The lease deposit of Rs. 25 crores (previous year Rs. 25 crores) for plant and machinery remaining with the lessors is
provided over the useful life of the asset and, consequently, a net amount of Rs. 2.17 crores (previous year Rs.2.17
crores) has been charged to the Profit and Loss Account on the principle of matching of revenue and costs.
(d) In respect of various subsidiaries, as on 31 March, 2010 Plant & Machinery includes assets held under finance lease with
a net book value of Rs. 56.11 crores (previous year Rs. 31.13 crores) and gross book value of Rs. 68.25 crores (previous
year Rs. 35.12 crores) and vehicles includes assets purchased under hire purchase arrangements with fair value
amounting to Rs. 4.06 crores (previous year NIL) . The future minimum lease payments under finance leases are as
follows-
(i) Not later than one year- Rs. 9.43 crores (previous year Rs. 7.27 crores)
(ii) Later than one year but not later than five years- Rs. 20.72 crores (previous year Rs. 25.23 Crores)
17 (a) Provision for compensation under Employee Separation Scheme (ESS) has been calculated on the basis of the net
present value of the future monthly payments of pension.
(b) An amount of Rs. 0.27 crore (previous year Rs. 0.87 crore) is payable under the scheme within one year.
18 Brunner Mond Group Ltd, UK (BMGL), a subsidiary of the Company, has recognised an asset impairment loss of Rs. 34.90
crores (previous year Rs. 151.07 crores) and provided for restructuring costs amounting to Rs. 90.21 crores (previous year
Rs. NIL) in relation to the closure of operations of the Brunner Mond B.V., Netherlands (a subsidiary of BMGL), plant in
Netherlands.
19 During the previous year, the Company had exercised the option granted vide notification F.No.17/33/2008/CL-V dated
March 31, 2009 issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and, accordingly, the exchange differences arising on revaluation
of long term foreign currency monetary items for the years ended 31st March, 2008, 2009 and 2010 have been recognised
over the shorter of the maturity period of the loan or 31st March, 2011. The unamortised balance as at the Balance Sheet
date of Rs. 7.89 crores (net of tax) (previous year Rs. 237.39 crores) is presented as “Foreign Currency Monetary item
Translation Difference Account”.
20 Insurance claim for Loss of profits
The production at Company’s Fertilizer Plant at Babrala has been temporarily disrupted due to fault in Synthesis Converter
in ammonia plant. The Company has adequate insurance coverage towards cost of repairs and loss of profits. Insurance
claim for loss of profit has been accrued for the affected period based on the Management’s estimates.
21 Strike at Haldia Plant

The operations at Haldia plant were disrupted due to strike by contract labour during the period 24th February to 26th
March, 2010. While the workforce has resumed duty, the disputed matter is pending with the additional labour commissioner.
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22 Other expenses Rs. 323.84 crores (previous year Rs. 481 crores) include Auditors remuneration:
(Rs. in crores)
As at As at
31-Mar-2010 31-Mar-2009
(i) For services as auditors (includes Rs. 0.03 crore to cost auditors
(previous year Rs. 0.03 crore)) 8.07 9.06
(ii) For tax matters 1.19 1.77
(iii) For other services (includes Rs. 0.01 crore to cost auditors
(previous year Rs. 0.01 crore)) 0.88 0.68
(iv) Reimbursement of travelling and out-of-pocket expenses
(includes Rs. 0.01 crore to cost auditors (previous year Rs. 0.01 crore)) 0.04 0.02
(v) Service Tax (includes Rs. 0.01 crore to cost auditors (previous year Rs.*)) 0.23 0.29
Total 10.41 11.82
23 Asterisk (*) denotes figures below Rs.50,000.
24 Figures pertaining to the subsidiary companies and joint ventures have been reclassified wherever necessary
to bring them in line with the Company’s financial statements.
25 Previous year’s figures have been regrouped / reclassified wherever necessary.
Signatures to Schedules ‘1’ to ‘4’, ‘A’ to ‘L’, Notes to Accounts.

Ratan N. Tata Chairman
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R. Gopalakrishnan Vice-Chairman
Nusli N. Wadia
Prasad R. Menon
Nasser Munjee
Dr. Yoginder K. Alagh Directors
Dr. M. S. Ananth
R. Mukundan Managing Director
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FINANCIAL STATISTICS
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CAPITAL ACCOUNTS REVENUE ACCOUNTS
Development Earnings Dividend Net Emplo-
Rebate Distri- per per Worth yees’
Year Share Reserves Borrow- Deferred Capital Gross Depre- Net Gross Expenses Depre- Profit Taxes Reserve/ butable Dividends Ordinary Ordinary per Earnings
Capital ings Tax Employed Block ciation Block Revenue ciation before Export profit for (including Share Share Ordinary and
Liability Taxes Reserve/ the year Dividend (Basic) Share Benefits
(Net) Debenture Tax)
Redemption
Reserve
Rs. in Rs. in Rs. in Rs. in Rs. in Rs. in Rs. in Rs. in Rs. in Rs. in Rs. in Rs. in Rs. in Rs. in Rs. in Rs. in Rupees Rupees Rupees Rs. in
lacs lacs lacs lacs lacs lacs lacs lacs lacs lacs lacs lacs lacs lacs lacs lacs lacs
1944-45 152 8 69 — 229 186 7 179 16 29 — (13) — — — — — — 8.11 12
CHEMICALS
1949-50 152 10 126 — 288 240 17 223 116 107 9 — — — — — 0.07 — 7.83 24
1954-55 192 24 86 — 302 315 105 210 223 191 18 14 — — 14 14(a) 1.03 — 10.80 44
1959-60 312 64 325 — 701 708 207 501 351 303 21 27 1 14 12 19(b) 0.90 0.60 11.68 74
1964-65 362 220 281 — 863 1086 443 643 876 649 72 155 63 12 80 53 2.91 1.60 15.52 110
1974-75 994 906 1189 — 3089 3765 1375 2390 3464 2652 201 611 250 52 309 154 3.82 1.60 18.06 368
1979-80 994 2036 2848 — 5878 7480 3048 4432 5860 4421 513 926 364 128 434 191 5.97 2.00 31.80 511
1980-81 994 2681 3522 — 7197 8877 3544 5333 7888 6010 649 1229 370 240 619 214 9.16 2.25 38.70 627
1981-82 994 3267 4444 — 8705 10459 4198 6261 8350 6514 670 1166 365 200 601 214 8.53 2.25 44.99 693
1982-83 1105 3982 4410 — 9497 11683 4758 6925 7694 6143 610 941 118 132 691 197 8.03 1.90 48.10 591
(9 Months)
1983-84 1405 4906 6727 — 13038 14254 6254 8000 12610 9413 1516 1681 760 261 660 297 7.84 2.50 46.47 866
1984-85 1594 6705 11987 — 20286 17032 7317 9715 13570 10429 968 2173 450 519 1204 352 12.34 2.50 53.70 1068
1985-86 2779 8636 12779 — 24194 19559 8285 11274 16746 12898 1102 2746 578 524 1644 684 7.96 2.50 41.76 1171
1986-87 2719(c) 10212 21929 — 34860 22257 9170 13087 19354 14878 1341 3135 875 457 1803 683 8.30 2.50 47.55 1365
1987-88 3717 15036 23516 — 42269 25991 10631 15360 23040 17875 1645 3520 800 2 2718 1086 7.51 3.00 51.80 1651
1988-89 4492 21093 25850 — 51435 28559 12125 16434 29172 22392 1751 5029 1450 350 3229 1392 7.97 3.10 56.96 1779
1989-90 4917 25926 34129 — 64972 35310 14017 21293 30902 23172 2056 5674 1600 582 3612 1475 8.29 3.00 62.73 1684
1990-91 7375 26070 58398 — 91843 49989 16047 33942 35202 27354 2403 5445 1000 500 3945 1844 6.03 2.50 45.35 1909
1991-92 7375 29831 62262 — 99468 69797 18618 51179 41204 29580 2650 8974 3000 2000 3974 2212 8.10 3.00 50.45 2442
1992-93 9262 41931 95966 — 147159 119358 21050 98308 48743 34754 2623 11366 3871 1000 6495 2944 8.91* 3.50 54.84 2527
1993-94 11268 71225 125245 — 207738 194562 22632 171930 64698 40424 2266 22008 500 5000 16508 6385 20.21* 6.00 73.03 3613
1994-95 11288 92630 152664 — 256582 209747 26717 183030 92443 59171 4601 28671 6 5500 23165 7342 25.38 6.50 92.00 4053
1995-96 18069 113349 154892 — 286310 224475 36872 187603 155565 103420 10489 41656 2200 17000 22231 11747 21.83 6.50 72.72 4582
1996-97 18070 125449 161606 — 305125 241799 47837 193962 162813 122372 11409 29032 3800 4500 20487 12916 13.96 6.50 79.42 4830
1997-98 18070 141396 152755 — 312221 260896 59053 201843 166151 121432 11513 33205 4350 — 28863 12916 15.97 6.50 88.28 6557
1998-99 18070 149537 157023 — 324630 273995 70516 203479 150030 117432 11615 20983 2816 — 18167 10026 10.06 5.00 92.79 64.78
1999-00 18070 151240 137023 — 306313 284488 82244 202244 165882 139190 12347 14345 2616 — 11729 10026 6.50 5.00 93.73 6038
2000-01 18070 176474 114627 — 309171 281238 92802 188436 173411 141518 13284 18609 2114 — 16495 9953 9.13 5.00 105.36 6251
2001-02 18070 1370.66 106071 46431 307638 285989 104522 181467 151605 118278 13321 20006 7324 — 12682 9032 7.02 5.00 84.35 6035
2002-03 18070 145516 81626 44076 289288 283490 115049 168441 170483 130588 13693 26202 6544 — 19658 11208 10.88 5.50 89.81 6972
2003-04 21516(d) 182018 76554 44203 324291 307025 132880 174145 272984 225961 14415 32608 10555 — 22053 13347 10.25 5.50 94.48 9793
2004-05 21516 178268 132422 35338 367544 311790 155551 156239 322515 263451 13770 45294 11239 — 34055 15973 15.83 6.50 92.80 10643
2005-06 21516 195254 145449 32295 394514 322899 167802 155097 373461 308481 13893 51087 15784 — 35303 17169 16.41 7.00 100.45 12187
2006-07 21516 217768 104177 29122 372583 332657 181183 151474 426923 348504 15035 63384 18963 — 44421 20133 20.65 8.00 111.07 14898
2007-08 23406 333762 234384 27823 619375 346082 194824 151258 484819 354233 14876 115710 20792 — 94918 24715 42.82 9.00 152.64 16973
2008-09 23523 362407 367610 10302 763842 390176 205801 184375 872402 790072 16303 66027 20822 — 45205 24762 19..25 9.00 164.11 19581
2009-10 24332 403964 294651 19022 741969 404115 221106 183009 576975 499443 18719 58813 15335 — 43,478 25,529 18.00 9.00 176.07 20,466
EQUITY SHARES ISSUED ON CONVERSION OF BONDS/DEBENTURES RIGHTS ISSUES BONUS ISSUES
Rs. Lacs Premium Rs. Lacs Rs. Lacs
1982-83 116 Rs. 8/- per share 1954-55 1 for 2 at Par 48 1966-67 1 for 10 30
1968-69 3 for 10 100
1983-84 300 Rs. 10/- per share 1957-58 4 for 5 at Par 112
1970-71 1 for 5 87
1984-85/1985-89 600 Rs. 30/- per share 1961-62 1 for 5 at Prem Re. 0.5 per share 50 1974-75 1 for 2 311
1987-88 725 Rs. 40/- per share 1972-73 1 for 5 at Prem Re. 0.5 per share 104 1985-86 2 for 5 777
1987-88 725 Rs. 60/- per share 1990-91 1 for 2 2458
1992-93 1960 Rs. 40/- per share 1995-96 3 for 5 6777
1993-94 1960 Rs. 40/- per share
2007-08 1889 Rs. 220.78 per share
2008-09 117 Rs. 220.78 per share
2009-10 809 Rs. 220.78 per share
9201 314 10540
Note: (a) Including arrears of dividends on Preference Shares, (b) Including interest paid out of Capital on Ordinary Shares, (c) Reduction due to cancellation of Preference Share Capital and Issue of Non-Convertible Bonds.
(d) Includes the balance lying in Share Capital Suspense Account amounting to Rs. 34.46 Crores.
* Annualised.

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(Rs.

in Crores except per share data and EBITDA margin)

EBITDA Margin Profit before Tax**

EPS** Net Worth

Book Value per share Market Capitalisation

Revenue Breakup Consolidated - Chemicals & Fertilizers Geographical Revenue - Consolidated

Expenditure Breakup-Standalone Expenditure Breakup - Consolidated

Board of Directors Members of the Executive Committee

Tata Chemicals Limited

Directors’ Report 6 - Auditors’ Report 95

Management Discussion and Analysis 18 - Balance Sheet 96

Corporate Governance Report 38 - Profit & Loss Account 97

Auditors’ Report 52 - Cash Flow Statement 98

Balance Sheet 56 - Schedules to the Profit and

Balance Sheet Abstract and Company’s

Statement pursuant to Section 212

Financial Highlights — Last Decade 94

Annual General Meeting : August 09, 2010

BOOK CLOSURE DATES

Tata Chemicals Limited

Tata Chemicals Limited

By Order of the Board of Directors

Date of Birth 28.12.1937 15.02.1944 23.01.1946 11.11.1947

Tata Chemicals Limited

1.1.1 INDIA OPERATIONS:

Tata Chemicals Limited

1.1.2 OVERSEAS OPERATIONS

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Tata Chemicals Limited

Tata Chemicals Limited

On behalf of the Board of Directors

Tata Chemicals Limited

(d) Total Energy consumption per unit of production as per Form A:

Soda Ash Light 165.63 161.67 3.60 3.60

NPK Complexes 32.00 29.00 0.04 0.05

C. FOREIGN EXCHANGE EARNINGS AND OUTGO Current year Previous year

Tata Chemicals Limited

MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

INORGANIC CHEMICALS SEGMENT

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Tata Chemicals Limited

DAP, NPK and SSP

Tata Chemicals Limited

Other Income 193 95 98 (103)

Cost of traded goods purchased 703 2,055 (1,352) (66)

Power and Fuel 430 610 (180) (30)

6. Freight and forwarding charges:

Freight and forwarding charges 369 333 36 11

Tata Chemicals Limited

Other expenses 169 350 (181) (52)

Trade Investment 331 368 (37) (10)

Investment in Subsidiary Companies 4,314 3,447 867 25

Investment in Joint Ventures 176 176 - -

Current Investments 85 483 (398) (82)

Total Investment 4,906 4,474 432 10

11. Sundry Debtors:

Less : Provision for doubtful debts 20 26 (6) (23)

Net Debtors 581 1,001 (420) (42)

Entity FY 10 FY 09 Change % Change

Tata Chemicals Limited 5,477 8,399 (2,922) (35)

Tata Chemicals Limited

Sales (net of duties) decreased by 25% during FY 10 primarily due to:

5. Power and Fuel: